JA Template_6.103-1_Limited Source_CL26071003 SPE7LX26RX032 KO signed_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.103-1) for a limited source procurement by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support in Columbus.

The procurement (SPE7LX26RX032) seeks to acquire nonrechargeable batteries (NSN 6135015788642) on an indefinite delivery contract (IDC) basis for a five-year period consisting of a three-year base period and two one-year option periods. The contract is firm-fixed price with an estimated annual demand of 29,129 units and an estimated base period value covering three years. The scope is limited exclusively to item 6135-01-578-8642, with the end item classified as aircraft batteries for F/A-18 aircraft. The single approved source is TADIRAN (CAGE 4WGJ2), identified under AMC 3 authority for direct acquisition from the manufacturer based on engineering source approval requirements and design control specifications outlined in DFARS PGI 217.7506 Part 2. The AMSC designation is "C," requiring design control activity approval for qualification of any alternate sources.

Competition efforts included a Sources Sought Notice posted to SAM.gov from April 20-28, 2026 (yielding no responses) and a market survey conducted April 21-May 21, 2026 with contact to eight potential vendors, resulting in five responses from Linmarr, Kampi Components, Burhani Enterprises, Pulsepacks LLC, and Tourbillon Enterprises LLC. All respondents indicated the item qualifies for quantity price breaks and is commercial. Three vendors expressed interest in the acquisition. The solicitation was synopsized May 27-June 3, 2026 for eight days and posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for minimum 20 days, with notices sent to all three interested vendors via Eprocurement. The justification identifies barriers to competition mitigation through inclusion of DLAD Procurement Note L04 permitting alternate offers and establishing a Source Approval Request Package process for future competing sources. The contract maximum value is $1,396,050.00, approved by the Contracting Officer on June 24, 2026.