Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for procurement of axle assembly automotive driving components under other than full and open competition authority.

The Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (DLAWS) at Warren proposes to award a new firm-fixed-price three-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract to JLG Industries for NSN 2520-01-439-5441 axle assembly automotive driving parts. The contractor is located at 221 Success Drive, McConnellsburg, PA 17233. The contract will provide axle assemblies for the All-Terrain Lifter Army System (ATLAS) forklift with a minimum guaranteed quantity of six and estimated three-year maximum quantity of 173 units. The estimated total maximum contract value is redacted. The procurement utilizes Acquisition Method Code 3 (acquire directly from the actual manufacturer) and Acquisition Method Suffix Code R, citing that competitive alternatives are uneconomical and technical data is unavailable. The document references FAR 6.302-1 authority for sole source procurement justified under 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1).

The justification emphasizes that JLG is the original equipment manufacturer with unique qualifications, specialized technical expertise, and exclusive knowledge of the ATLAS performance requirements. The contractor has passed critical Production Qualification and Verification testing including reliability demonstrations and operational environmental testing. The Government lacks technical data and rights to Technical Data Packages or specifications necessary for competitive procurement. Alternatives considered included contract suspension and competitive acquisition, both determined infeasible. Market research conducted August 25, 2025, identified only one responsive source (MTP Drivetrain Services). Previous procurement history shows similar sole source awards to JLG Industries and ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics dating from 2008 to 2018. Subcontracting competition clauses will apply if awarded to a large business. The justification was approved on November 19, 2025.