JA_SPRDL125R0130_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a single-source, non-competitive procurement of an Injection Pump component for military diesel engines.

The Defense Logistics Agency – Land Warren (DLA-WRN) seeks to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Ambac International Corporation (CAGE 01843) or an approved alternative source for the Pump, Fuel, Metering (Injection Pump), National Stock Number 2910-01-696-8274, Part Number KT414350. The base quantity is 496 units with a 100% option for an additional 496 units, totaling 992 units at an estimated maximum contract value that is redacted. The acquisition method code indicates this is a first-time direct purchase from the actual manufacturer. The contracting authority is 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1), permitting single-source procurement when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements.

The justification establishes that the Injection Pump is a critical, uniquely-designed component for the AVDS-1790 diesel engine assembly used in military weapons systems. Only AMBAC possesses the requisite technical expertise, manufacturing capabilities, and NATO certification (AEP-5) to produce this highly specialized item. The government lacks technical data and design rights to enable competitive re-procurement. Development of a competitive technical data package would require substantial costs (redacted) and timeline delays (redacted months), making reverse engineering economically unviable. The Contracting Officer determines the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable based on detailed cost analysis. Two interested sources (BHPE LLC and EOS Inc.) responded to a Sources Sought notice posted on SAM.gov on March 6, 2025. Market research confirmed no alternative commercial or non-developmental products are available. This action is subject to funds availability and applies FAR small business subcontracting requirements unless awarded to a small business concern.