JA_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.103-1) document for a single-source procurement by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support (Columbus).

The acquisition is for 541 units of Chain Assembly, Tire (NSN 2540-12-417-2097) to support Close Combat Weapon Carrier systems. The contract type is firm-fixed price with a 100% option, though specific pricing values are redacted. The statutory authority for the limited competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), implemented under FAR 6.103-1 for acquiring spare parts that are form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with currently used components. The Government restricts the acquisition to two approved sources: Rud Ketten Rieger U. Dietz (CAGE D3800) and Freedom Defense Group, LLC (CAGE 8BZZ1), which are the only known sources capable of furnishing the required supplies and currently approved by the design control activity.

Market research efforts included posting a Sources Sought Notice on SAM.gov on May 7, 2026, for five business days; synopsizing the acquisition on SAM.gov for 15 days; and posting to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum of 30 days. Market surveys were conducted on May 7, 2026, with follow-up on May 13, 2026. The last procurement was on February 9, 2026, from Pines Quality, Inc. at $1,372.00 per unit for 255 units. The document notes that no additional manufacturing sources were identified through internet searches, GSA, or CID databases, and the item is determined to be non-commercial. The Contracting Officer, Jilton Danielle K., certified the justification on July 27, 2026, with a cost determination that the anticipated price is fair and reasonable.