J-A Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) for a non-competitive acquisition filed by the Defense Logistics Agency for the Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) activity. The solicitation number is 7011381774, and the document is controlled under FAR Part 13.5.

The Defense Logistics Agency seeks to acquire one HAAS ST-40L CNC Lathe (P/N: 3416-N30000428) for repair and fabrication of cylindrical shaped parts used in weapon systems for Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and Wasp-class amphibious assault warships. The acquisition is restricted to Haas Automation as the sole source, with Phillips Federal identified as an authorized distributor. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. Section 3204(a)(1) as statutory authority, asserting that only one responsible source exists capable of furnishing the required equipment. The rationale emphasizes that alternative manufacturers would necessitate rewriting 200 CNC control programs (estimated at 6 hours each at machinist billable rates), creating substantial duplication costs that cannot be recovered through competition. A sources sought notice was posted on SAM.gov from March 3, 2025 to March 12, 2025, yielding no responses. The market survey concluded that the sole source provider has developed a full budgetary estimate meeting government requirements. The anticipated cost to the government is redacted. The acquisition was synopsized on April 18, 2025, and the Contracting Officer Patrick Hansen approved the justification on March 13, 2025, with approval authority not exceeding $750,000.