JA SPRDL1-25-R-0020 Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition document from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land Warren for procurement SPRDL1-25-R-0020.

The contracting agency seeks to award a five-year firm-fixed-price contract to Robertson Fuel Systems, L.L.C. for Engine Fuel Tank, NSN 2910-01-620-2142, part number HM045-010-11 / 12535649, used on the Bradley A3 Fighting Vehicle. The contract minimum quantity is 266 units per year with a maximum of 3,500 units over the five-year period. The estimated contract value ranges from a minimum to a maximum (specific values redacted). This is an Acquisition Method Code 3 procurement (acquire directly from manufacturer for the second or subsequent time) with Acquisition Method Suffix Code B (source control restricted). The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable based on detailed cost and pricing analysis, requiring the contractor to submit certified cost or pricing data.

The justification for other than full and open competition under 10 U.S.C. §3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 is based on Robertson Fuel Systems being the only responsible source with access to proprietary technical data and test equipment necessary to produce and validate the fuel tank. The government lacks sufficient technical data rights for competitive re-procurement, and reverse engineering would require substantial time and cost with uncertain outcomes. A Sources Sought Notice posted on SAM.gov on October 23, 2024, generated no responses. Market research identified other manufacturers capable of self-healing fuel bladders, but none can currently produce a drop-in replacement compatible with the Bradley A3 vehicle without extensive reverse engineering and validation testing. The prior contract (SPE7L3-24-P-6790) was awarded July 10, 2024, to Integrated Procurement Technologies for $791,654.25 under FAR 6.302-1 sole source authority.