7.09_JA_Redaction_N0010426CTA08.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification (J&A) for Commercial Items using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.5, issued by the Department of the Navy, NAVSUP WSS–Mechanicsburg.

The contracting activity seeks to procure one hub propeller for a ship (NSN 2010-01-248-0377, P/N 115752000 R.H.) through negotiation and award via other than full and open competition. The required delivery date is November 2, 2026, and the contracting officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable based on cost/pricing analysis. The item is classified as a commercial, non-developmental, off-the-shelf product. The justification cites 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 13.5 as statutory authority and invokes AFRMC 3 (acquire directly from the actual manufacturer for second or subsequent time) and AIRMSC Z (commercial item descriptions with commercial vendor catalogs or manuals assigned technical manual numbers). The sole source is identified as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), who is the only known source capable of meeting performance and compatibility requirements within the higher assembly. The government does not own design data, manufacturing procedures, or quality assurance procedures, and no authorized distributors exist. NAVSUP WSS will continue encouraging vendors to develop alternative sources and will assess future competition feasibility; requirements will be advertised on the government-wide point of entry. The document includes approvals from multiple reviewers including requirements cognizance, technical cognizance, KO small business concurrence, contracting officer certification, competition advocacy review, legal sufficiency review, and FAR 6.304 approval, with signature dates ranging from August 2024 to November 2025.