58--CASE,ELECTRONIC COM
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) Aviation has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the acquisition of 'CASE, ELECTRONIC COM' (NSN/PN 5895-016953253/KAG-01237-000). This justification supports a sole-source acquisition under Solicitation Number SPE4A726R0238, with an estimated value between $900,000 and $20,000,000.
Scope of Requirement
This requirement is for the procurement of a specific electronic communication case, identified by NSN/PN 5895-016953253/KAG-01237-000. The acquisition is restricted to SKT2, LLC (CAGE 7CPA1), as the only known source capable of furnishing the required supplies.
Contract Details
- Type: Indefinite Quantity
- Estimated Value: Over $900,000, not exceeding $20,000,000
- Statutory Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) for other than full and open competition.
- Published Date: April 13, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The decision for other than full and open competition is based on several factors:
- The acquisition is from a manufacturing source specified on a source control drawing (AMSC B).
- The Government does not own the rights to use the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources, and these rights cannot be purchased, developed, or otherwise obtained (AMSC P).
- Technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, reflecting the minimum needs of the Government.
Market Research Efforts
Despite the sole-source justification, efforts were made to identify other potential sources:
- A sources sought notice was posted on November 20, 2025, and again on March 18, 2024, with no interested parties responding.
- A Request for Information (RFI) was sent on August 28, 2025, which identified Kagwerks as the correct supply, and they intend to bid.
- A synopsis was posted on or about November 20, 2025.
Additional Notes
Procurement Notes M06 & L04 were included in the solicitation. The available data reflects the minimum needs of the Government.