Redact_JA_N0010422RK055_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (J&A) document for a Department of the Navy procurement. The contracting activity is NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

The procurement covers the acquisition of 10,668 units of Shielded Mild Detonating Cord assemblies (SMDC) for use on F/A-18, AV-8B, and T-45 egress systems. The items are identified under NSN 1377 for various F/A-18, T-45, and AV-8 dash numbers, with NAVAIR Drawing 841AS425 as the part specification. The CAGE code is 06331/17610, and the required delivery date is 365 days after receipt of order. The estimated contract value including all options is redacted but represents a significant procurement action.

The J&A justifies other than full and open competition under 10 USC 2304(c)(1) authority, implemented through FAR 6.302-1, citing that only one or a limited number of responsible sources can satisfy agency requirements. The acquisition is restricted to Pacific Scientific, CA (CAGE 06331) and Rockwell Collins, IA (CAGE 13499, facility code 17610). These parts are classified as Critical Safety Items and are source-controlled, requiring acquisition from sources specified on source-controlled drawings due to specialized manufacturing requirements and technical data/government data rights limitations. A Request for Information/Sources Sought notice was published on FedBizOpps on May 9, 2022, and a synopsis was published on July 6, 2022, resulting in no additional sources expressing interest. Market research confirmed only the named vendors can meet requirements.