53--CLAMP,LOOP
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition on May 12, 2026, for the acquisition of CLAMP, LOOP (NSN/P/N: 5340-014183430). This document explains the decision to acquire these supplies from a single approved source, Transdigm Inc., citing proprietary data rights and the uneconomical nature of reverse engineering.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for 910 units of "CLAMP, LOOP" with a 100% option. The supplies must be form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with existing equipment. The item is identified as WSIC: F, WSDC: E, EEN End Item: E2/C2 All Series.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
- Quantity: Fixed Quantity with a 100% option.
- Estimated Value: Specific values are redacted, but the approval for this justification is for up to $900,000.
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), based on AMC 3 (acquire from manufacturer for second/subsequent time) and AMSC R (Government does not own data/rights, uneconomical to reverse engineer, only one source has rights/data).
Submission & Evaluation
The acquisition was planned to be synopsized on or about February 2, 2026, for one day. Dealers of the approved source will be solicited, and the solicitation will be posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum of 10 days. A price analysis will be conducted based on proposed and historical prices. The solicitation includes DLAD Procurement Note, L04, which describes the process for submitting alternate offers and requesting evaluation for future procurements.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, identifying Transdigm Inc. (CAGE: 83930) as the sole approved source. Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice and market survey, did not yield additional sources.
Additional Notes
Vendors interested in becoming an approved source should contact the DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) Source Approval Monitor at DSCCAO-SAR@dla.mil. A Technical Certification is attached to the original document. Contact: Emily Castle (emily.mcknight@dla.mil). Published Date: May 12, 2026.