JA_SPE7MX25RX016_FOIARedacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1) for a limited competition acquisition by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime.

The solicitation SPE7MX25RX016 seeks to acquire sensor assemblies (Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Detector systems) on a firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery, indefinite-quantity contract for a four-year base period with three one-year option periods. The supplies support various naval weapon systems including Ford Class Carriers, Nimitz Class CVNs, Littoral Combat Ships, Arleigh Burke Class CVNs, and LPD-17 Class Amphibious Transport Docks. The single approved source is MSA Safety Sales (CAGE 8B9P7, Part Number N-26105) as the sole manufacturer. The contract is restricted to this source based on AMC 3 authority—acquiring directly from the manufacturer for the second or subsequent time—because the part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality, and existing unique design capability and manufacturing knowledge are held only by the approved source.

Market research conducted from March 19 to April 24, 2025, and a Sources Sought Notice posted on April 11, 2025, identified three potential dealers/distributors (MSA Safety, ANA Sourcing LLC, and Tomahawk Sourcing LLC), all of which expressed interest in participating as a long-term contractor. The solicitation will be synopsized on or about April 25, 2025, for 15 days and posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum of 30 days. Fair and reasonable pricing will be established through comparison of proposed prices to historical data and certified cost or pricing data as required. The justification was approved by the Competition Advocate for contracts valued over $750,000 and up to $15,000,000.