J_A_808ACU.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF WAR

MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY

5700 18th STREET

FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA 22060-5573

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J&A No: REQDT2600178

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION – REVOLUTIONARY

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION OVERHAUL PART 6

Program/Equipment: TLD ACU-808-DUP 150-Ton Air Conditioning Unit (ACU)

Authority: The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) 3204(a)(1) as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation (RFO) 6.103- 1(b), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

Amount: $1.34M for four (4) TLD ACU-808-DUP 150-Ton ACUs

1. Agency and Contracting Activity (Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) 6.104-1(a)(1)). This J&A is for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Directorate for Test, Life Cycle Logistics (DTOL). The contracting activity is Directorate for Contracting - Test (DTK). The point of contact for this action is

2. Nature and Description of the Action Being Approved (RFO 6.104-1(a)(2)).

The MDA has a requirement for the purchase of four (4) ACU-808-DUP-150 Ton Diesel Powered Trailer Mounted Commercial Flight Line Air Conditioners (ACU-808), manufactured by TLD. The General Services Administration (GSA) has a contract (GS-30F-0030X) with Aero Specialties, Inc (Cage Code: 0T652); Other than Small Business (Aero Specialties) that includes the ability to order ACU-808 units. The MDA utilizes the ACU-808 for because it is the Air Transportability Test Loading Activity (ATTLA) certified Air Conditioning Unit (ACU) capable of meeting mission requirements. The ACU-808 holds the required certification for use which is essential to operational success.

As set forth below, based on market research, no other ACUs of this capacity are currently known to meet both the ATTLA-certification standards and the MDA’s operational needs and requirements. Therefore, the MDA is limited to the procurement of the ACU-808. The MDA intends to fulfil this requirement though placing an order against the GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS).

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3. Description of the Supplies and/or Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs (including the estimated value) (RFO 6.104-1(a)(3)).

a) The ACU-808s are utilized to maintain the required environmental control temperature (between 60 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit) and humidity (between 30 - 80%) to optimize the Target’s performance during mission execution. The MDA has a need for four (4) additional ACU-808 to meet mission requirements.

b) Estimated value. $1.34M.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition (RFO 6.104- 1(a)(4)).

The statutory authority for this Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition is 10 U.S.C. reference 3204(a)(1), as implemented in RFO 6.103- 1(b), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Demonstration of Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or the Nature of the Acquisition Requires use of the Authority Cited (RFO 6.104-1(a)(5)).

The ACU-808 is specifically required to meet the MDA’s requirements as it is approved and certified . The MDA utilizes . ACU-808s are utilized to maintain the required environmental temperature (between 60 - 80 degrees Fahrenheit with relative humidity range between 30 - 80%)

Through market research outlined in Section “8”, the MDA is aware of other ATTLA and non-ATTLA certified units, however, the MDA is not aware of any that are ATTLA certified and can achieve the required environmental specifications. Ensuring the required environmental control temperature and relative humidity range are achieved and maintained, optimizes the Target’s performance during mission execution which is vital to test the Missile Defense System.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition (RFO 6.104-1(a)(6)).

The Government's primary objective is to foster maximum competition, however, the ability to do so is currently limited in support of mission requirements.

A comprehensive search of the U.S. General Service Administration library was conducted using multiple keyword combinations including “808 ACU”, “ACU”, and “Air Conditioning Unit”.

The sole offeror resulting from the query with the required product was “Aero Specialties”, which is listed on the TLD website as a partner and was used on the prior MDA ACU-808 procurement in 2017 under GSA FSS order HQ0147-18-F-0015.

Additionally, the MDA issued a Request for Information (RFI) through GSA to determine if there were other capable vendors available and interested in this opportunity. The RFI received one response by CD Mechanical, Inc. that was determined to be technically unacceptable because the proposed ACU failed to meet the criteria specified in the requirement. Specifically, CD Mechanical, Inc’s ACU is not ATTLA-certified.

Notices required by RFO 5.201 Solicitation notice shall not be posted per the exception of RFO 5.101(b)(iv), “Is an order issued under a requirements contract, a task order contract, or a delivery order contract.”

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost (RFO 6.104-1(a)(7)).

In accordance with RFO 15.402, the Procuring Contracting Officer shall ensure that all supplies are acquired at a fair and reasonable price. Aero Specialties shall submit a formal quote addressing all requirements within the Request for Quotation. Aero Specialties’ quote will be reviewed by experienced technical analysts and contracting personnel. The MDA will conduct a thorough evaluation of Aero Specialties’ proposed cost/price and technical approach for this effort. To the maximum extent possible, historical data and Independent Government Estimates will be used as part of the analysis. The Contracting Officer will utilize a combination of cost and price analyses, the technical evaluation, and the Independent Government Estimate as the basis for establishing a fair and reasonable price. Due to the anticipated value of $1.34M, certified cost or pricing data will not be required.

8. Description of Market Research Conducted (RFO 6.104-1(a)(8)).

Market Research was conducted from January 2026 to April 2026. The following techniques for conducting market research were used:

Querying the Governmentwide Databases – A comprehensive search of the U.S. General Service Administration library was conducted using multiple keyword combinations including “808 ACU”, “ACU”, and “Air Conditioning Unit”. The sole offeror resulting from the query with the required product was “Aero Specialties”, which is listed on the TLD website as a partner and was used on the prior MDA ACU-808 procurement in 2017 under GSA FSS order HQ0147-18-F-0015. The current listing establishes that the cost per unit is $317,065.30. This search indicates that Aero Specialties is the only vendor offering the required ACU-808s through a GSA FSS, which is the preferred procurement method for this acquisition. (RFO FAR 8.104 Use of existing contracts. (a)(1))

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) issued an RFI on the GSA platform to conduct market research and identify all vendors capable of supplying four (4) 150-ton air conditioning units (TLD Aerospace Model ACU-808-DUP or equivalent). The RFI was provided to 110 contractors (MAS:3361V – 53 Contractors; MAS 333415HVAC – 56 Contractors) with the following description, “The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is conducting market research for the procurement of four (4) new 150-Ton Air Conditioning Units that are equivalent to the TLD ACU-808-DUP.

These units are required to meet the Agency's flight test mission requirements. The information contained herein only initiates communication with industry in order to assess market potential.

No solicitation document exists at this time. This Sources Sought Notice constitutes no Government obligation to procure these items or issue a solicitation. The Government does not have an obligation to pay for information responding to this notice and will not accept any responses as offers.” The RFI was published on GSA April 21, 2026, and closed on April 28, 2026. MDA received a proposal from CD Mechanical, Inc. While it could not provide the TLD 808 ACU unit, it proposed an alternate unit called

The total quote being valued at and having a lead time. This proposal was determined to be technically unacceptable because the lacks the mandatory ATTLA-certification required for flight transport and operation, failing to meet the criteria specified in the requirement.

The ACU-808 is manufactured by TLD and review of their website indicates that they do not offer direct sales of this product.

They do provide a list of partners on their website of potential distributors of this product.

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition (RFO 6.104-1(a)(9)).

The ACU-808 is specifically required to meet the MDA’s requirements as it is approved and certified

ACU-808 units are utilized to maintain the required environmental temperature (between 60 - 80 degrees Fahrenheit with relative humidity range between 30 - 80%)

Ensuring the required environmental control temperature and relative humidity range are achieved and maintained, optimizes the Target’s performance during mission execution which is vital to test the Missile Defense System. The MDA must comply as utilization is essential for cost reduction – it is not cost advantageous for the MDA to procure substitute

a. Procurement history:

Contract Number

Description Contractor Award Date

Contract Type

Total Value of Contract

Sole Source /Competitive

HQ0147-

18-F-

GSA FSS

Order for

ACU-808

Aero Specialties, Inc

12/05/2017 FFP $860,010.68

Sole Source –

FAR 8.405-

6(b)(1)

GSA FSS order HQ0147-18-F-0015, the prior MDA procurement for ACU-808s, was awarded on 05 December 2017 by the authority of FAR 8.405-6(b)(1), items or services peculiar to one manufacturer, was authorized by the Competition Advocate through MDA J&A 17-0048. It was determined that, “this order represents the best value to the Government based on the non-availability of this type of purchase through GSA Vendors.” Based upon current Market Research, there have not been any significant changes to this finding.

10. Listing of Sources (RFO 6.104-1(a)(10)).

On 21 April 2026, the MDA issued a RFI (RFI1807292) through GSA to determine if there were other capable vendors available and interested in this opportunity. The RFI closed on 28 April 2026 receiving one response from CD Mechanical, Inc. While CD Mechanical, Inc. cannot provide the TLD 808 ACU unit, it proposed an alternate unit, The total quote was valued at and had a lead time. This proposal was determined to be technically unacceptable because the lacks the mandatory ATTLA-certification required for flight transport and operation, thus failing to meet the criteria specified in the requirement.

11. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition (RFO 6.104-1(a)(11)).

The Government's primary objective is to foster maximum competition. However, the ability to do so is currently limited due to the approved and certified ACU-808 unique specifications that are required to utilize in support of all the MDA’s critical flight test mission requirements. As such, the Government has not identified an opportunity to reasonably remove barriers at the time of this requirement due to the utilization of

The MDA must comply with the requirements as utilization of is essential for cost reduction – it is not cost advantageous for the MDA to procure substitute

12. Technical/Requirements Official Certification (RFO 6.104(b)). “I certify that this justification for other than full and open competition is made in good faith and that the supporting data and information are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further certify that this request is not the result of a lack of advance planning.”

Director of Logistics, DTL

13. Contracting Officer (RFO 6.104-1(a)(7) and (12)). “I have determined that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable and certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and ability.”

Contracting Officer, DTK

14. Legal Counsel. “I have reviewed the justification and determined it to be legally sufficient.”

Associate General Counsel, GCA

15. Chief of the Contracting Office. “I have reviewed the justification and recommend it be approved.”

COCO, DTK

16. Approval (RFO 6.104-2). “In accordance with RFO 6.104-2, the above justification for other than full and open competition is hereby approved.”

Advocate for Competition, DA