SPE7MX26R0031 JA.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.103-1) for Solicitation SPE7MX26R0041 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime.

The solicitation seeks to acquire filter element fluid supplies (NSN 4330014087026/5113-1) with an average estimated quantity of 10.654 units for the USS Los Angeles Class SSN (688) and other naval vessels including Ticonderoga Class CG, Arleigh Burke Class DDG, Wasp Class LHD, America Class LHA, and related military watercraft. The contract is structured as a three-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) firm-fixed-price arrangement with a base period of one year and two option periods. The acquisition is restricted to three approved sources under AMSC Category C: Filter Technology Inc. (CAGE 3KUY8), Advanced Filtration Separation Div (CAGE 9Z448), and United Filters International, LLC (CAGE 77807). These sources were deemed the only ones with the capability to furnish interchangeable spare parts meeting design control requirements, as certified by the Product Specialist on 6/27/2025. The solicitation was posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board for a minimum 30-day period beginning on or about 5/8/2026. Market research conducted on 4/2/2026 contacted six vendors, with Filter Technology Inc., G2 Laboratories, and JGILS responding. The Government determined that fair and reasonable pricing will be established through comparison of proposed prices and historical data, with certified cost or pricing data requested as necessary under FAR 15.403-3. A Sources Sought Notice posted on 4/2/2026 yielded no responses. The justification notes that prior acquisitions were under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, making this effectively a first-time competitive justification for this item. The Contracting Officer approved the action for amounts up to $10,000,000.