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This is a Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (J&A) document from the Department of the Navy, DLA Aviation in Philadelphia, for the acquisition of modem communication spare parts.

The contracting activity seeks to procure four (4) units of modem communication equipment (NSN 0RH 5998 017079305 P8, Part Number 1000398399) with an expected final delivery date of September 22, 2026. The acquisition is being conducted through sole-source negotiation with Global Comms Exchange (9CC98), identified as the only capable source with the required technical data, tooling, and manufacturing expertise. This item is classified as a Critical Application Item (CAI), and the Government lacks the empirical engineering data necessary for realistic competitive sustainment. The J&A cites 10 USC 3204(A)(1) as statutory authority, permitting acquisition from a single source when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The rationale emphasizes that the part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain quality, and existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge reside solely with the approved source. The document indicates that no previous award history exists for this item and that the anticipated cost is determined to be fair and reasonable. The contracting officer intends to encourage future vendors to submit complete technical data packages for design control review to promote future competition. The J&A was created on September 22, 2025, and approved on June 16, 2026, with multiple internal reviews and signatures from technical, legal, and contracting personnel confirming accuracy and legal sufficiency.