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Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Controlled unclassified Information (CUI) Source Selection Information – FAR 2.101 and 3.104

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Construction and Equipment (C&E) Supply Chain, is the contracting activity.

2. The action being approved is the ability to solicit for DLA requirements on an other than full and open competition basis.

3. The following are the supplies required to meet DLA’s needs:

Item Description: Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Protective Respirator Assemblies.

Manufacturer/Approved Source: Cam Lock LTD (UK) (CAGE U6290)

Line Item

Nomenclature

National Stock Number

(NSN)

Part

Number

Size

U/I

Annual Estimated Quantity

Estimated Unit Price

0001 Respirator Air Filter 4240992905424 CL8127 V3 L EA 225

$11,969.25 0002 Respirator

Air Filter

4240996159633 CL8128 V3 S

EA

$11,969.25 0003 Respirator

Air Filter 4240995075189 CL8126 V3 XL EA 1 $11,969.25

0004 Respirator Air Filter 4240998790987 CL8129 V3 XS EA 1

$11,969.25 0005 Respirator

Air Filter 4240995791973 CL8130 V3 XXS EA 1 $11,969.25

0006 Respirator Air Filter 4240997529859 CL8132 V4 L EA 205

$12,186.22 0007 Respirator

Air Filter 4240998460929 CL8133 V4 S EA 135 $12,186.22

0008 Respirator Air Filter 4240992860171 CL8131 V4 XL EA 1

$12,186.22 0009 Respirator

Air Filter 4240998529289 CL8134 V4 XS EA 1 $12,186.22

0010 Respirator Air Filter 4240993963467 CL8135 V4 XXS EA 1

$12,186.22

Controlled by: DLA Troop Support Controlled by: FCFA CUI Category: Source Selection Distribution/Dissemination Control: FED ONLY POC: Magda.Gonzalez@dla.mil

Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) fixed price contract with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA)

Total Estimated Dollar Value for One (1) Year Base Period: $8,764,096.21 Number of One (1) Year Option Periods: 4 (Four) Estimated Dollar Value, Inclusive of Options: $43,820,481.05 Maximum Dollar Value: $49,000,000.00

4. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

5. The use of this authority is necessary because Cam Lock, LTD is the only known source of supply for the various CBRN protective respirator assemblies approved by Naval Air (NAVAIR) Systems Command. These items are used on the following aircraft: F-18, EA-18G, MC-22, E-2, AV-8B, KC- 130J and the F-22. As these items are used in-flight, extensive qualification testing is required to obtain flight clearance. Cam Lock, LTD has been the sole source vendor for the design and production of the CBRN protective respirator assemblies since 1996. Cam Lock LTD has retained the technical data rights on all data packages and drawings and is not willing to sell or release its proprietary data. This precludes the United States Government from having the technical data necessary to procure these items on a fully competitive basis, and to date, no other vendor has demonstrated the capability to produce respirators that can meet the NAVAIR quality and testing requirements for these aircraft.

This procurement is for the replacement of fleet assets that have exceeded the five (5) year shelf/service life. The CBRN respirator assembly is a critical component of the Aviation Life Support System (ALSS), which protects United States Navy (USN) and United States Marine Corps (USMC) aircrew when flying in a CBRN contaminated area. These respirator assemblies are compatible with multiple aircraft and helicopters and require no aircraft modifications. The respirators are critical components integrated with flight personnel equipment and life support systems, including existing communication and optical and oxygen systems.

6. In accordance with FAR 5.2, this acquisition will be synopsized in Contract Opportunities in the

System for Award Management, SAM.GOV and posted on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). In addition, this justification will be published with the solicitation in accordance with FAR 6.305(c).

7. As the Contracting Officer, I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable based on contractor submission of acceptable certified cost or pricing data.

8. A Sources Sought Notice (SSN) was issued by DLA Troop Support to identify potential sources that could fill the requirements with a fully qualified aviation biological respirator. The SSN was issued on March 28, 2025 and closed on April 28, 2025. DLA Troop Support did not receive any responses to the SSN.

A Market Research survey was posted along with the SSN, and it was sent to Cam Lock and the following potential sources, Avon Protection Systems Inc., Avox Systems Inc., Gentex Corp. and Eaton (previously Cobham Mission Systems).

ECKENRODE.MAT Digitally signed by

THEW.L.151458293 ECKENRODE.MATTHEW.L.1514

Cam Lock completed the Market Research Survey and expressed their interest. Avon Protection Systems Inc. and Eaton did not respond to the market survey. Gentex Corp. indicated that they cannot provide information that is not Gentex manufactured. Avox Systems Inc. stated that Avox is a manufacturer of aviation oxygen equipment, but that they do not manufacture respirators and therefore will not be able to provide any information on the Government inquiry. The Government did not receive any responses from other companies.

The market research revealed that this item is not commercial.

Regarding the potential approval of other sources of supply for respirators, NAVAIR initiated the Joint Service Aircrew Mask (JSAM) Program in the late 1990s with the initial goal of developing one respirator approved for use on all aircraft for all Services. Over the years, developmental testing revealed integration issues and the Program had to be changed because one solution could not meet the requirements for all aircraft. The Program was split to develop one solution for rotary wing aircraft for all Services and a separate solution for fixed wing aircraft for all Services. The Fixed Wing Program then split to become the JSAM Strategic Program and the JSAM Tactical Program. The Joint Strike Fighter Program was also developed to include an additional variant just for Joint Strike Fighter aircraft for all U.S. military services.

Cam Lock LTD is currently the only source approved by NAVAIR for the required CBRN protective respirator assemblies. The Services will continue to utilize Cam Lock CBRNs until new solutions are developed and qualified under the JSAM Program.

9. There are no additional facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.

10. Cam Lock LTD has expressed an interest in the proposed acquisition.

11. The CBRN Capabilities/Developer from NAVAIR Air System Command was contacted via e-mail on July 15, 2025 regarding status on the development of a competitive specification and it was stated that there has been no change in industry as far as CBRN Respirators since the last contract. There is no knowledge of any company that has the capability to reverse engineer the Cam Lock respirator. In order for a company to reverse engineer the Cam Lock respirator, they would have to spend millions of dollars in Research and Development and years of qualification testing. Any alternate offers submitted in response to the proposed procurement will be reviewed by this office and be submitted to the ESA at Naval Air Systems Command for evaluation under the JSAM Program requirements however, due to the complexity of these items, it is estimated to take three (3) to five (5) years to complete the extensive qualification process.

12. As the Contracting Officer, I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

MATTHEW ECKENRODE

Contracting Officer

EDER.MICHAEL.JO

SEPH.1033295592 95592

I hereby certify that the requirements which form the basis of this justification are accurate, that these supplies meet the Government’s needs in accordance with applicable specifications and that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

MICHAEL EDER

Product Specialist

I have reviewed and hereby approve this justification.

WILLIAM J. KENNY

Executive Director DLA Troop Support Contracting and Acquisition Management

KENNY.WILLIA Digitally signed by

M.J.1228968826 Date: 2025.11.25 16:06:52 -05'00'