III. N6660425P0244 J&A_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a Sole Source purchase order issued by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport. The procurement is for ten (10) Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies (IDCAs) in support of the NUWCDINVPT Code 34 Imaging ISEA. L3 Cincinnati Electronic Corporation (L3CE) is identified as the only responsible source capable of manufacturing the Type 8 IR Module IDCAs, which are critical components of the original equipment manufacturer's sensor system. The sole source justification is based on L3CE being the original equipment manufacturer and the only vendor able to provide the Technical Data Package (TDP) for the IDCAs under contract N660410D3865.

The document indicates that this purchase is essential for supporting ongoing maintenance and repair of sensor equipment, with the Government anticipating the product line will be required for fleet repairs in the coming years. A combined synopsis and solicitation notice was published on July 15, 2025, inviting potential sources to submit quotes, but no additional sources responded. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated costs will be fair and reasonable. The J&A notes that Code 34 Imaging ISEA has no current plans to compete future contracts for these supplies, but will assess the feasibility of competition if another potential source emerges.