SPE4A626R0188_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI-controlled document) issued by DLA Weapons Support (Richmond) for a sole source acquisition of electrodes.

Acquisition Details: The contracting activity seeks to acquire electrodes (NSN 5977-00-464-8496, quantity 603/2445 BX) from Bay Carbon Inc. (CAGE 08484) under a 5-year base contract with no options. The solicitation number is SPE4A626R0188, and the document identification number is 100022812. FAR Part 13.5 applies to this acquisition. The contract is designated a new action rather than an amendment. The acquisition is restricted to a sole source under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) authority because the supply is available from only one source with the required capability.

Competition and Justification: The justification cites AMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and notes a "T-QPL Requirement" as the additional authority. A sources sought notice and Request for Information (RFI) were posted on Contract Opportunities on 3/31/2026 to comply with DFARS 206.303-2 efforts to improve competition. The document indicates that technical certification on file confirms technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. Approval authority rests with the Contracting Officer (Patsy Bedford/Ko), with signature dated 4/13/2026. The anticipated cost to the Government will be evaluated under FAA Part 15 fairness analysis if only one offer is received. Actions to overcome competition barriers include posting the sources sought notice, synopsizing the acquisition on or about 4/14/2026, and including notice numbers L04 and M06 in the solicitation to direct interested parties to submit source approval requests.