10 NIINs - Repair of MK38

SOL #: N0010423DC701JustificationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH
MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, United States

Place of Performance

Minneapolis, MN

NAICS

Small Arms (332994)

PSC

Guns, Through 30 Mm (1005)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 7, 2026

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) for an exception to fair opportunity for the repair of 10 NIINs for MK38 systems. This J&A authorizes the negotiation and award of a contract to BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS LP as the sole known repair source. The proposed contract covers a 24-month period, estimated from August 11, 2022, to August 10, 2024.

Purpose & Justification

This document justifies the Department of the Navy's decision to award a contract through other than full and open competition for "VARIOUS" supplies/services, identified as C1 Repair LTC. The authority cited is 10 USC 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, which states that only one or a limited number of responsible sources can satisfy agency requirements.

Rationale for Limited Competition

The specific parts/services require repair or acquisition directly from the actual manufacturer. The necessary technical data for competitive acquisition or repair is not physically available, cannot be obtained economically, and adequate specifications cannot be drafted for a competitive solicitation. The government does not own the technical data, and reverse engineering is deemed uneconomical. Market research, including ITIMP, WebFLIS, and ERP data, identified BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS LP (44114) as the sole known repair source.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for the repair of 10 NIINs for MK38 systems, with specific nomenclature, NSN, and P/N listed as "VARIOUS - SEE ATTACHMENT A" in the original document.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (leading to a sole-source award)
  • Period of Performance: 24 months, estimated August 11, 2022 – August 10, 2024
  • Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated; a fair and reasonable cost determination will be made prior to award.
  • Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole-source justification)
  • Place of Performance: Minneapolis, MN, United States

Efforts to Promote Competition

A Sources Sought Notice was posted on the government-wide point of entry, closing on August 12, 2021, which received no responses. The proposed contract action was also synopsized on September 13, 2021. NAVSUP WSS will continue to encourage vendors with the expertise to submit technical data packages for source approval, and future requirements will be advertised on the government-wide point of entry.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact Derek Ford at derek.j.ford5.civ@us.navy.mil or 7712290438.

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