JA_SPRDL124R0101_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a non-competitive procurement by the Defense Logistics Agency - Land Warren (DLA-WRN). The agency proposes to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Oshkosh Defense, LLC for a Palletized Loading System (PLS) A1 Cab Assembly with National Stock Number 2510-01-580-2569. The procurement is for 11 base units with an option for an additional 11 units, designed to protect vehicle operators from adverse weather conditions by providing a cab with armor, doors, and windows.

The justification cites Oshkosh Defense as the sole source due to their ownership of the intellectual property, design expertise, and specific technical knowledge of the cab assembly. The government lacks the Technical Data Package (TDP) and cannot readily find alternative sources. The estimated cost for reverse engineering and developing a competitive solution would be approximately $2,250,000, which includes sample procurement, reverse engineering, testing, and TDP development. A Sources Sought Notice was posted on 15 April 2024, with only one response from BHPE LLC expressing interest in the firm's capabilities, not as a potential manufacturer.