Electrical Engine Starter and Generator Alternating Current
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 (J&A) for Solicitation SPE7LX-24-R-0066. This document details the agency's intent to procure Electrical Engine Starter and Generator Alternating Current components on a sole-source basis from Prestolite Electric Incorporated (CAGE Code 24975). The planned contract is a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a maximum value of $14,037,703.55 over five years.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for four specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs) related to engine electrical system components. These critical parts are required for various heavy vehicles and systems, including:
- TRUCK, HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL (HEMTT)
- HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRUCK TRACTOR, M1070
- PALLETIZED LOADING SYSTEM
- TRUCK, STAKE
- TRUCK, M-915 SERIES, M-916A1 (LET)
- NAVY EXPEDITIONARY PROGRAMS
- M915A5, TRACTOR LINE HAUL
- LIGHT ARMORED VEHIC (multiple NSNs)
All items have been determined to be commercial items.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Period of Performance: Five (5) years (3-year base period + two 1-year option periods)
- Maximum Contract Value: $14,037,703.55
- Set-Aside: Other than Full and Open Competition (Sole Source) under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1)
- Anticipated Synopsis: 7 days on SAM.gov prior to solicitation
- Anticipated Solicitation Posting: 30 days on DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)
- Published Date: March 17, 2026
Eligibility & Evaluation
The DLA has identified Prestolite Electric Incorporated as the sole approved source due to their unique design capabilities, engineering skills, manufacturing knowledge, and proprietary technical data. Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice, did not yield responses from other potential sources capable of meeting the requirements.
Price reasonableness will be established in accordance with FAR 12.209, 13.106-3, 14.408-2, or 15.4. The evaluation will consider offers for part-numbered items and restrictions on alternate offers for source-controlled items.
Additional Notes
This J&A details the rationale for the sole-source procurement, emphasizing the specialized nature of the required components and the lack of alternative qualified suppliers.