4.11 J&A Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1) document for a solicitation to acquire motor vehicle towbars for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support (Columbus).

The contracting activity is DLA Weapons Support (Columbus), procuring 69 units plus a 100% option of towbar motor vehicles (NSN 2540-01-658-6496) on a firm-fixed-price basis under FAR Part 15. The acquisition is restricted to a single approved source: Defense Products and Services Group (CAGE 73T77). The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and AMSC Code D as the authority for limiting competition, based on the requirement for spare parts that are form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with currently used equipment and the lack of physically available data to conduct a competitive solicitation. A product specialist certified the accuracy of the approved source on January 27, 2026. The solicitation is planned for synopsis on or about February 20, 2026 for 15 days, with posting to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum of 30 days. Dealers of the approved source will be solicited. A price analysis will be conducted comparing proposed prices to historical prices paid and/or certified cost data as needed per FAR 15.403-4. The justification documents market research efforts including a Sources Sought Notice posted January 28, 2026 (yielding no results) and contact with four vendors: Hoosier Industrial Supply, S I T Corporation, Vertex International, and Defense Products and Services Group. Estimated base value and total value figures are redacted; the maximum contract value is also redacted. The contracting officer and competition advocate have approved the justification, with approval authority designated to the competition advocate for contracts exceeding $900,000.