CAO-24-0193 M739A1 Fuze JA Redacted REDACTED (Sept 2026).pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a procurement action under FAR Part 6, authorizing an "Other than Full and Open Competition" acquisition.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey (ACC-NJ), on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS), seeks approval to restrict competition for the M739A1 Point Detonating/Delay (PD/DLY) Fuze production to the United States, its outlying areas, or Canada. The procurement will award up to two indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contracts over five years with firm-fixed-price (FFP) delivery orders, with one award reserved for small business. The estimated maximum contract value is based on 6,000,000 total fuzes over five years, though actual quantities and values depend on unit pricing proposed. Each contract will include a guaranteed minimum in accordance with FAR 16.504(a). The Government will utilize a Government-Owned Technical Data Package (TDP) for this procurement. The M739A1 PD/DLY Fuze is the primary fuze for 105mm and 155mm bursting artillery projectiles used for point detonating or delay fuze functions. The National Stock Number (NSN) is 1390-01-600-4635, with DODIC N340 and DoDACcode 1390-N340.

The restriction is justified under 10 U.S.C. Section 3204(a)(3) and FAR 6.302-3 for industrial mobilization and to maintain domestic manufacturing capabilities for critical ammunition components. The rationale emphasizes that fabrication of the M739A1 PD/DLY Fuze requires specialized skills and technologies not common in commercial industry, with only a limited number of domestic sources possessing the expertise and production facilities. A market research effort identified three potential sources responding to a Sources Sought Notice. Delivery order awards will be based on best value considering price, delivery schedule, and past performance, with selection criteria addressed in individual contemplation letters. Effective competition will be achieved through pre-solicitation notices via SAM.gov, and subcontracting competition will be encouraged through FAR clauses 52.244-5 and 52.219-9.