SPE4A825Q0066_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) for a Non-NSN and LSN acquisition submitted by the Defense Logistics Agency. The contracting activity is VICA, with Solicitation Number SPE4A8-25-Q-0066, under EBS PR # 7011046500 (22-40-1003). The acquisition involves alkaline desiccant, aqueous degreaser, epoxy paint stripper, alkaline permanganate scale conditioner, and mildly acidic scale remover for an electrochemical cleaning process line (C1) at a naval aviation combat mission support facility. The estimated value is redacted, and the procurement was justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) for limited sources of supply, with Engineering and Software System Solutions, Inc. (CAGE 6LK94) identified as the only known capable source.

The justification cites substantial cost duplication avoidance based on Contract N68335-20-C-0315 for follow-on acquisition, with cost analysis demonstrating a 53% reduction in the C1 line procurement cost compared to alternative approaches. The market survey was conducted in March 2025, identifying three additional sources with interest: Engineering and Software System Solutions, Inc. (ESS), Daes Aero Engine Services (DAES), and Gnasp LLC. The solicitation was to be synopsized on or about May 25, 2025. The Contracting Officer (Richard D. Alexander, Jr.) approved the justification on May 1, 2025, for a value not exceeding $750,000, and the Competition Advocate (Yolanda Calvin Maupin, A.C.) approved it on May 6, 2025 for amounts between $750,000 and $15 million.