JA Redaction SAM.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Justification for Purchases using Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items from the Department of the Army. The Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) proposes to award a new Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to BorgWarner PDS (Anderson), L.L.C. for an Electric Starter Engine, with a total estimated value of $812,497.50. The initial and option quantity is 675 EA, with a unit price of $601.85, using Army Working Capital Funds (AWCF).

Market research conducted by ACC-DTA confirmed Borg Warner as the sole manufacturer associated with this NSN and part number (10478800). A Sources Sought notice was posted from 05-20 August 2024, with responses from three companies including Southern Automotive, CAGE, and CME ARMA Inc. The procurement is specifically for a Delco Remy brand Electric Starter Engine, with BorgWarner owning the technical data package. A GVSC Engineer confirmed no commercially available drop-in replacements exist, necessitating this sole-source acquisition.