JA-00980_SPRDL125R0083_FOIARedacted.pdf
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This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a non-competitive procurement by the Defense Logistics Agency - DLA Land Warren. The contract is for 728 Bendix Air Dryer Assemblies (NSN 4120-01-555-5461) for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) MaxxPro vehicles, with an option for an additional 728 units. The procurement is sole-sourced to Bendix as the only approved manufacturer, with the government lacking sufficient technical data to competitively re-procure the item. The estimated reverse engineering cost is $830,000, and market research conducted in November 2024 found no alternative sources capable of directly replacing the specialized air dryer assembly. The contract will be awarded using Army Working Capital Funds, with the air dryer assembly being critical for vehicle compressed air systems by removing liquid and vapor contaminants and preventing operational inefficiencies.
The procurement history shows multiple previous contracts with various Bendix distributors dating back to 2008, typically awarded under FAR 6.302-1 for "only one responsible source" provisions. A Sources Sought Notice posted on SAM.gov in January 2025 received no responses. The total potential contract quantity is 1,456 units (728 base + 728 option), with the government determining the anticipated cost will be fair and reasonable. The contract is categorized as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and will be subject to specific small business subcontracting clauses if not awarded to a small business.
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CUI
SPRDL1-25-R-0083 (JA-00980)
Previous J&A: Not available
CUI
business opportunities and utilization.
7. Actions to Increase Competition: There are no plans to increase competition for future procurements due to the reasons cited above.
Due to the reasons cited in Section 5 above, the Government is not pursuing competition for this item. Bendix has the expertise and knowledge necessary to satisfy this requirement. In addition, Bendix developed the Air Dryer Assembly for the MaxxPro program to the fit, form and function requirements of the vehicle.
8. Market Research: A Sources Sought Notice was posted to SAM.gov on 13 January 2025 and was open for 15 days. No responses were received.
Ground Vehicle Systems Center Sustainment Engineering completed market research in November 2024 through an internet with key words Brake Air Dryer Assembly.
Beko Sales https://bekosales.com/Beko-air-dryers.php?utm_term=%2Bbekokat&utm_campaign=Beko+- +US&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=7937810200&hsa_cam=4422945 0&hsa_grp=1233652355655160&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=o&hsa_tgt=kwd- 77103506053544:loc- 190&hsa_kw=%2Bbekokat&hsa_mt=b&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&msclkid=de23ed d074ec12b1517a8ae7f4141a56&utm_content=Beko%20Dryers%20%3D%20US
Haldex https://www.haldex.com/en/North-America/
Meritor Parts Xpress, owned by Cummins https://www.meritorpartsxpress.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeI d=10154&urlLangId=-1&urlRequestType=Base&categoryId=10001&langId=- 1&catalogId=10001#facet:&productBeginIndex:0&facetLimit:&orderBy:&pageView:list& minPrice:&maxPrice:&pageSize:&
SAP Truck and Auto Parts https://www.sapcorp.net/
Summary: As a result of the Market Research, it was concluded that the Government does not have enough detailed technical data information to investigate similar parts for direct replacement of this device for this specific application. The MaxxPro is a sustainment program, and extensive vehicle system changes may be required to accommodate an alternative device. An alternative source or component would require considerable time and effort to develop.
CUI
SPRDL1-25-R-0083 (JA-00980)
Previous J&A: Not available
CUI
9. Interested Sources: To date no additional sources have expressed interest in this item.
10. Other Facts: Procurement History:
Contract Number: SPRDL1-23-D-0050 (max quantity exhausted).
Award Date: 22 September 2023 Contractor: Badger Truck (distributor for Bendix) Contract Value: $84,288.96 Competitive Status: Simplified Acquisition Threshold
Contract Number: SPRDL1-23-P-0030 Award Date: 17 March 2023 Contractor: Worldwide Equipment (distributor for Bendix) Contract Value: $72,335 Competitive Status: Simplified Acquisition Threshold
Contract Number: SPRDL1-20-P-0018 Award Date: 30 October 2019 Contractor: Direct Line, Inc. (distributor for Bendix) Contract Value: $31,850 Competitive Status: Simplified Acquisition Threshold
Contract Number: SPRDL1-16-C-0021 Award Date: 23 October 2015 Contractor: Wheeler Fleet Solutions (distributor for Bendix) Contract Value: $124,714.30 Competitive Status: FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source
Contract Number: SPRDL1-10-C-0126 Award Date: 7 May 2010 Contractor: Freightliner of Savannah (distributor for Bendix) Contract Value: $282,286.08 Competitive Status: FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source
Contract Number: SPRDL1-10-C-0005 Award Date: 13 October 2009 Contractor: Wheeler Fleet Solutions (distributor for Bendix) Contract Value: $53,866.04 Competitive Status: FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source
Contract Number: W56HZV-08-C-0494 Award Date: 3 July 2008 Contractor: ND Defense LLC (distributor for Bendix) Contract Value: $28,779.34
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