A013 LSJ Redacted.pdf

This document is a Micro-Purchase Threshold (MPT) Justification for Limiting Competition form for the U.S. Army Contracting Command at Rock Island Arsenal. The procurement involves acquiring accumulator and cooler components manufactured by Parker Hannifin for the M109 Paladin gun mount, with a purchase order number of W519TC26QA013. The total estimated procurement value is not fully disclosed due to redactions, but it supports spare parts operations for a military vehicle system.

Market research conducted on 15 September 2025 indicated that Parker Hannifin is the only manufacturer capable of meeting the specific technical requirements for these components. The procurement is being processed under FAR 13.106-1(b)(x), which allows for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. The contracting officer, John E. Jacobsen, digitally signed the document on 31 October 2025, approving the justification to limit competition based on the unique capabilities of the proposed contractor.