JA - SPE7L325R0004 Redacted_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime solicitation (SPE7L325R0004). The solicitation is for 639 battery parts kits (NSN 6160-01-652-8615) for C/KC-135 Aircraft, C-130 Aircraft, C-5 Aircraft, and KC-46 Aircraft, with a sole source procurement from Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (CAGE 26916). The estimated contract value will exceed $750,000, which will require a subcontracting plan if the contract is awarded.

The procurement is being conducted as a non-commercial acquisition under FAR Part 15 procedures, with Northrop Grumman identified as the only known source possessing the unique technical data and manufacturing knowledge for this specific NSN. Market research, including a Sources Sought notice posted from 11/06/2024 to 11/13/2024, yielded no alternative sources. The solicitation will be synopsized on SAM.gov and the DLA Internet Bid Board for 15 and 30 days respectively, with an estimated delivery timeline of 395 days. The contract will be a firm-fixed price, definite quantity contract with a quantity option.