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This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) for a Non-NSN and LSN acquisition by the Defense Logistics Agency. The document justifies a single-source award to Engineering and Software System Solutions, Inc. (CAGE 6LK94) for a Tin & Silver Electrochemical Plating Line (P4) with turnkey services, including installation, shipping, tooling, and removal of existing equipment, RFID tags, and technical data.

The acquisition is valued at a redacted amount and is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) for availability from only one or limited number of sources. The contracting officer determined that this sole source is the only supplier capable of furnishing the required equipment based on technical capabilities and specialized plating expertise. A market survey was conducted in August and September 2024, with solicitation synopsized on April 25, 2025. The award will be evaluated using historically awarded contract prices and fair and reasonable pricing analysis per FAR Parts 12 and 13.5. Additional cost avoidance justifications were provided under FAR 6.302-1, citing substantial duplication of costs and unacceptable delays in follow-on acquisitions. The Contracting Officer approved the justification on March 24, 2025, with Competition Advocate approval on March 26, 2025. Future procurements will be evaluated for competitive opportunities.