Body Assembly, Machine
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) has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the acquisition of a Body Assembly, Machine (NSN/PN: 1680-01-054-4843RK/4011-3). This justification supports a sole-source or limited competition award to Parker-Hannifin Corporation for 18 units, citing proprietary data rights and the uneconomical nature of reverse engineering.
Purpose & Justification
This document justifies the acquisition of 18 "Body Assembly, Machine" units for DLA Weapons Support at Tinker AFB, OK. The statutory authority cited is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), indicating the item is available from only one or a limited number of sources. The justification is based on AMSC code "P" (Government does not own data rights) and the determination that reverse engineering is uneconomical. Drawing 4011-3 is proprietary, and Parker-Hannifin Corporation has refused to provide manufacturing data for competitive procurement.
Contract Details
- Item: Body Assembly, Machine (NSN/PN: 1680-01-054-4843RK/4011-3)
- Quantity: 18 each
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity
- Known Source: Parker-Hannifin Corporation (CAGE: 59211)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification)
Efforts to Improve Competition
Market research included a Sources Sought notice posted on SAM.gov from January 17, 2025, to January 24, 2025. No sources responded to this notice. Further market research determined the item is military unique and not a commercial item.
Next Steps & Approvals
- A synopsis for this acquisition is planned for October 29, 2025.
- The contracting officer will perform a price analysis, and certified cost or pricing data will be required if the proposed dollar amount exceeds the TINA threshold.
- The justification was approved by the Contracting Officer, Competition Advocate, and Head of Contracting Activity on October 30, 2025.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Chrissy Turnage at christine.turnage@us.af.mil.