JA.REDACTED.SPE4A826P0017.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) for Non-NSN and LSN acquisitions submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

The document justifies a single-source award to Engineering and Software System Solutions, Inc. (ESS) under CAGE 6LK94 for supplies and services valued at an undisclosed estimated amount. The acquisition involves a Zinc and Chrome Stripping Electrochemical Plating Line (P2) with turnkey services for installation, shipping, tooling, and removal of existing P4 equipment, along with RFID tags and technical data. The contracting activity is VICA (Vibration Isolation and Contamination Avoidance) under solicitation number SPE4A8-25-Q-0055-SPE4A8-25-Q-0059, governed by FAR Parts 12, 13.5, and other applicable regulations. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as authority, indicating limited sources of supply due to the specialized nature of electrochemical plating processing and P2 line capabilities. Market research was conducted through SAM.gov in August and September 2024, which yielded only ESS as a responsive source. Cost avoidance is justified through substantial duplicative cost reductions (approximately 42% savings compared to procuring a new P2 line) related to network programming, spare parts interchangeability, learning curve reductions, and streamlined maintenance procedures achieved via configuration management. The acquisition synopsis date is April 15, 2025. The Contracting Officer (Richard D. Alexander, Jr.) approved the justification on March 25, 2025, and the Competition Advocate (Antonio Torres) approved it on March 31, 2025, with approval authority extending to $15,000,000.