NonComp Fillable Form_12 Delinkers_Chute-Redacted.pdf

This document is a Memorandum to the File justifying use of other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. The contracting officer is soliciting ammunition handling supplies from Nobles Worldwide Ammunition Handling Systems, located in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin (CAGE 76793). The items required include four chute assemblies with varying specifications (PN 60771, 60772, 60774, 60775 in 50 caliber composite) and one delinker assembly (PN 60519, 30X173mm, quantity 12). The justification is based on brand name requirements, as indicated by the checked box in Section III.

The brand name justification details that the Nobles feed chutes are specifically requested by the Fleet Modernization Group (FMG) customer and are components of a weapon system design based on existing systems and certification plans. The memorandum further notes that Nobles Worldwide Ammunition Handling Systems is the only vendor capable of currently meeting the requirements, and using an alternative vendor would incur significant cost and delay in testing and material recovery. The technical certification was signed on 02/19/2026, and the contracting officer approval was signed on 07/01/2026. The total dollar value is redacted in the document.