SPE4A626R0223_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI Form S53, June 2026) submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency for acquisition of supplies/services on a limited competition basis.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support Richmond/FMH is acquiring 103 units of a Transmitter Group, Humidity-Temperature (NSN 6660-01-679951/8612-13) under solicitation number SPE4A626R0223 using a Firm Fixed Price contract type with no options. The acquisition is a new action under FAR Part 15. A sources sought notice and Request for Information were posted on June 15, 2026, on Contract Opportunities with no responses received. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority for limiting competition, with primary reliance on AMSC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AMSC Q (Government lacks adequate data and rights to data, making it uneconomical to purchase from alternative sources). The Government conducted a market survey that included sources sought submissions in SAM.gov referencing NSN 6660-01-679951. The sole identified source capable of supplying the required item is Howell Laboratories, Inc. (CAGE codes 22501 and 39UG2). The acquisition synopsis is scheduled for approximately June 30, 2026, and the justification indicates that if responses are received after the deadline, they will be considered for future buys. Actions to overcome barriers to competition include posting the synopsis on SAM.gov to allow other interested manufacturers to submit source approval request packages for DLA's consideration, with procurement notes M06/L04 included if interest is received. The Contracting Officer certification is dated July 9, 2026, and approval authority is the Contracting Officer for acquisitions not exceeding $10 million.