Mechanism, motor OP

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime has awarded contract SPE7M226C0014 to L3Harris Maritime Power & Energy on a sole-source basis for 50 units of a Mechanism Motor Operator (NSN 6105-007696106, P/N ETN6797).

The justification cites FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source. L3Harris is the sole approved manufacturer based on AMSC C coding requirements, which mandate engineering source approval by the design control activity to preserve part quality and maintain the manufacturer's unique design capability and proprietary manufacturing knowledge. The component enables and resets switching of circuit breakers used in weapon system 21N on nuclear reactors for Oliver Perry Class FFG guided-missile frigates operated by the U.S. Navy. Market research conducted February 4–12, 2026 identified two interested vendors (Jo-Kell Inc. and ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC), but neither is an approved manufacturer source. A Sources Sought Notice posted to SAM.gov yielded no responses. The contract is firm-fixed-price with fixed quantity and no options. The Contracting Officer signed the justification on March 6, 2026. Price reasonableness will be established through price analysis comparing proposed prices to historical pricing and potentially certified cost or pricing data. Dealers of the approved source will be solicited to increase competition.