SPE7MX26R0041 JA_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) document for solicitation SPE7MX26R0041 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime.

The acquisition seeks to procure filter element fluid supplies on a non-competitive basis restricted to three approved sources: Filter Technology Inc. (CAGE 3KUY8), Advanced Filtration Separation Div. (CAGE 9Z448), and United Filters International, LLC (CAGE 77807). The supplies support the Los Angeles Class SSN (688) submarine and other naval vessels including destroyers, cruisers, and amphibious transport ships. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) agreement with a 3-year base period and 2 option years. The estimated average quantity is 10.654 units, with an estimated value range currently redacted. The solicitation will be posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board for a minimum 30-day competition period, with synopsis posted on SAM.gov on April 2, 2026. Market research conducted on April 2, 2026, identified three responding vendors: Filter Technology Inc., G2 Laboratories (7NQL2), and JGILS (1N8T8). The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority for the sole-source restriction, based on the requirement for spare parts that are form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with currently used items. The contracting officer certified the acquisition as fair and reasonable based on price comparison and historical pricing data. The J&A is approved at the contracting officer level for acquisitions not exceeding $10,000,000.