Tab 6 - J and A - SPRPA126RVB97_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (J&A) prepared by the Department of the Navy, DLA Aviation in Philadelphia.

The Navy seeks to procure 35 shipping and storage containers (NSN 8145 016462278, P/N 883E001) through negotiation and award via other than full and open competition. The acquisition is valued at an undisclosed amount with an expected final delivery date of April 30, 2027, and a performance period of 365 days. The procurement is based on 10 USC 3204(A)(1), citing the authority that only one or a limited number of responsible sources can satisfy agency requirements. The J&A identifies the statutory authority as AIRMC 1 (suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time) and AIRMSC C (engineering source approval required by design control activity). Solicitation will be limited to three sources: Container Research Corporation (05259), Contract Industrial Tooling (7MH71), and Erie Engineered Products (98425), specifically because the container's complex nature requires highly specialized tooling, critical dimensional tolerances, and proven fabrication techniques. Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10 on May 27, 2026, with no other sources expressing interest. The contracting officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable. The Navy will continue encouraging vendors to develop the expertise to manufacture similar items and will advertise future requirements on the government-wide point of entry to promote future competition.