Axle Assembly
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 Warren has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) for other than full and open competition to procure Axle Assembly Automotive Driving (NSN 2520-01-439-5441). This J&A supports a proposed Firm-Fixed-Price contract award to JLG Industries (or an approved manufacturer's part) for 19 units, citing only one responsible source. This is not a solicitation for competitive proposals.
Purpose & Justification
This document justifies the Department of the Army's intent to award a sole-source contract for the front axle assembly of the All-Terrain Lifter Army System (ATLAS) forklift. The justification is based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only one responsible source can meet agency requirements. The government lacks the necessary technical data or rights to enable competitive re-procurement, and developing competitive bids, procuring proprietary data, or reverse engineering is deemed not cost-effective due to small, variable demand and high costs. JLG Industries is the original manufacturer and has supplied the part without issues for many years.
Key Requirements
- Item: Axle Assembly Automotive Driving (NSN 2520-01-439-5441), Part/Drawing No.: PSOC-205-HDB-231463 (3D6E9) AXLE.
- Quantity: Base quantity of 19 units.
- Application: Front axle assembly for the ATLAS forklift.
- Packaging: Requires adherence to Special Packaging Instruction (SPI) form DD Form 2169, including MIL-STD-2073-1 (Method 20, Level A) and MIL-STD-129 marking. Unit pack details specify weight (2000.0 lbs), cube (112.000 cu. ft.), and dimensions (96.0 x 48.0 x 42.0 inches).
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Contracting Agency: DLA Land Warren.
- Funding: Army Working Capital Funds.
- Set-Aside: Justified for other than full and open competition.
Submission & Evaluation
This document is a justification for sole-source procurement, not a solicitation. Therefore, proposal submission and evaluation criteria are not applicable. Market research included a Sources Sought Notice, which received one response from BHPE LLC, who was advised to contact the Source Approval Program.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Timothy Nichols at timothy.nichols@dla.mil or 586-467-1190.