JA_SPE7LX25R0024.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) document for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime. The solicitation (SPE7LX-25-R-0024) is for a battery (NSN 6140-01-458-4863) for an F-16 aircraft, with an estimated annual demand of 487 units. The procurement is for a long-term contract (LTC) with a maximum duration of five years, divided into a three-year base period and two one-year option periods.

Two approved sources are identified: Concorde Battery Corporation (a small business) and EnergySys Energy Products Inc. (a large business). The contract is being pursued under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) for items available from only one or a limited number of sources. Market surveys were conducted in December 2024 with no responses, and a Sources Sought notice on SAM.gov received no responses. The battery is determined to be commercial but has unique characteristics for operating in harsh military environments. The estimated 3-year base value and 5-year total contract value are redacted, but the procurement is subject to competition advocacy review for amounts over $750,000.