JA_SPRDL125R0100-Redacted_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a sole-source contract award by the Defense Logistics Agency - Land Warren (DLA-WRN).

DLA-WRN is awarding a new firm-fixed-price contract to CNH Industrial America LLC to supply a Cylinder Assembly (NSN 3040-01-102-4224, part number 2E6204A1) used on the M4K Forklift. The M4K Forklift is a rough terrain power industrial vehicle with diesel engine and pneumatic tires used for loading and unloading eight-foot-wide containers in supply holding areas, marshalling yards, and drop/loading yards as part of Army supply distribution operations. The contract value and specific quantity are redacted. The acquisition method is "Acquire for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer" with an acquisition method suffix code indicating the government lacks data rights and it is uneconomical to purchase them elsewhere. Sole-source justification is based on CNH Industrial being the Original Equipment Manufacturer with exclusive rights to the technical data package and specialized expertise required for this reciprocating internal combustion engine component. A Sources Sought notice posted on SAM.gov on February 3, 2025 (open for 11 days) received two responses, but neither company can currently manufacture the cylinder assembly. Internet research found no alternative suppliers capable of producing a functionally equivalent part. The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable based on detailed cost and price analysis. The approval authority (Competition Advocate) approved the sole-source procurement on April 15, 2025.