Redacted Justification and Approval (J&A)
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPRDL1-24-R-0178
- Agency
-
Land and Maritime
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- SPRDL1-26-C-0070 Federal contract award
- Awardee
- Jamaica Bearings Co., Inc.
- NAICS code
- 332919 Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
- PSC
- 4810 Valves, Powered
- Place of performance
- Anniston, Alabama 36201, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime issued a sole-source Justification and Approval for contract SPRDL1-26-C-0070, awarded on February 4, 2026, to Eaton Aerospace LLC for the procurement of 73 linear directional control valves used in M1 Abrams Family of Vehicles. The justification for sole-source authority is based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, as only Eaton possesses the exclusive technical data and design rights to manufacture these highly specialized internal components that have been integrated into the M1 Abrams tank's drive flange and fuel housing system since 1989. The Government determined that developing a competitive Technical Data Package would cost $7,847,500 and require over 10 years to recoup savings through competitive procurement, making sole-source procurement the most economical approach. Eaton has been the sole contractor for this component with over 1,400 units issued on prior contracts, and substitute valves require prior U.S. Army Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command approval, which only Eaton has demonstrated capability to obtain. Market research conducted through a Sources Sought Notice posted in August 2024 confirmed no alternative commercial or non-developmental items exist that can meet M1 Abrams-specific requirements without custom redesign, and the contract includes small business subcontracting plan requirements to maximize small business utilization.
Notice text
Redacted J&A.
Awarded contract SPRDL1-26-C-0070 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-02-04.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JA_SPRDL124R0178_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Valve, Linear, Direct | Award Notice | |
| Valve, Linear, Direct | Solicitation | |
| Valve, Linear, Direct | Pre-Solicitation |
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