JA_Countermeasures_Final (Mod)_24OCT2025 Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole-source contract with Franklin Engineering for Countermeasure Production Process Equipment Modernization at the Crane Army Ammunition Activity (CAAA). The U.S. Navy initially awarded Franklin Engineering a contract in February 2016 for a Countermeasures Process Design effort supporting the flare production line, and subsequently issued a sole-source contract in 2023 to revisit and revise the original design. The modernization effort involves a four-phase approach: (1) Existing Process Evaluation and Market Research, (2) Full Design Development, (3) Equipment Procurement and Pre-solicitation Assistance, and (4) Design Assistance during Procurement and Installation.

The contract aims to meet CAAA's modernization objectives for a new facility, focusing on throughput capacity, environmental compliance, and safety performance. Market research conducted by CAAA determined no other sources could meet the specialized requirements. The document emphasizes Franklin Engineering's unique qualifications, including their original design of the conceptual layout and critical input during facility planning. The total estimated dollar value is redacted, but the contract will support multiple military branches, including the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force, with the facility located in Bloomington, Indiana. The contract is being awarded under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a)(1)(ii) for sole-source procurement of commercial items.