A02 - MFR - Kardex_Remstar Verticle Lift Modules (VLM)_Signed_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Limiting Competition (MFR) form for a sole source acquisition under $250,000.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Rock Island Arsenal seeks to issue a firm fixed-price purchase order to Kardex Remstar LLC for Vertical Lift Modules (VLM) Preventative Maintenance and Remedial Repairs in support of production at the Rock Island Arsenal - Joint Manufacturing & Technology Center (RIA-JMTC). The contract includes a base year and four one-year option periods. The acquisition is limited to competition based on FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B), citing that only one awardee is capable of providing the required services. The proposed contractor is Kardex Remstar LLC (Cage Code 69785; UEI: HD4KEJ67TJ81), and no brand name buy is involved. Funding is provided through AWCF (Army Working Capital Fund) sources.

The justification asserts that Kardex Remstar LLC is the sole source capable of providing OEM replacement parts and repair services for the three Kardex Remstar Inc. VLM machines, citing proprietary technical knowledge, exclusive design capabilities, and the requirement for factory-trained technicians. The government argues that substituting non-OEM parts would create compatibility issues and void warranties. Market research was conducted in March 2026 to confirm no other qualified sources exist. The anticipated cost or price determination will be based on fair and reasonable pricing analysis techniques. Public display and synopsis requirements do not apply due to the dollar threshold exception at FAR 5.202(13).