B02_MFR_Limiting_Competition_Under_SAT_Envea_Bag_Leak_Detector KO SIGNED.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for limiting competition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The contracting activity is the U.S. Army Contracting Command at Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Illinois.

The proposed action is a new commercial acquisition valued at $35,000 under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold with an active SAT of $350,000 for standard purchases. The contract vehicle is a Purchase Order (W519TC26QA168) with fixed pricing and C-AWCF funding for Fiscal Year 2026. The sole proposed contractor is Envea Inc., selected based on proprietary technology and exclusive parts availability. The work involves annual inspection and preventive maintenance of the Foundry's Bag Leak Detector System (RIA# 34489) located at Rock Island Arsenal's Joint Manufacturing & Technology Center (RIA-JMTC). Envea Inc. is identified as the only qualified/authorized repair and parts facility for the detector, and no other company can access their proprietary technology or provide OEM parts for the CON-MC Bag Leak Detector model. The justification emphasizes that unauthorized repairs would void warranty and create regulatory compliance risks under EPA and Foundry O&M regulations. Market research was completed on 06/13/2026, confirming no alternative contractors could meet the requirements. Public display requirements under RFO FAR 5.101 and 5.301 will be followed. The J&A was approved by Contracting Officer Kelly Hendricks on 2026.07.14.