Fan, Circulating
Overview
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PSC
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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
This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a Sole Source procurement by DLA LAND WARREN for Circulating Fans (NSN 4140-01-464-9823) for the M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The intent is to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to ROTRON INCORPORATED as the only responsible source. While justified as sole-source, any bids or proposals received in response to the associated solicitation (SPRDL1-25-R-0196) will be considered. Proposals for the solicitation are due January 21, 2026, at 01:00 PM.
Purpose & Justification
The Defense Logistics Agency - Land Warren (DLA-WRN) is procuring 86 each of a specific Circulating Fan (NSN 4140-01-464-9823, part number 011693/12462717) for the M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. This J&A justifies an award to ROTRON INCORPORATED on a sole-source basis under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, citing that Rotron Inc. is the sole owner of technical data rights and possesses unique capabilities for manufacturing, testing, and repair of this item. Market research identified other potential sources, but none have completed the source approval process for this specific item.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for 86 circulating fans. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price type. Deliveries include 43 units initially and an additional 43 units upon exercise of an option. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129, with inspection and acceptance at origin.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (Supply Contracts and Priced Orders)
- Acquisition Method Code (AMC): 3 (Acquire, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer)
- Acquisition Method Suffix Code (AMSC): B (Acquisition restricted to source(s) specified on "Source Control", "Altered Item" or "Selected Item" drawings/documents)
- Solicitation Number: SPRDL1-25-R-0196
Submission & Evaluation
Offers for the associated solicitation (SPRDL1-25-R-0196) must be submitted electronically via email to the Contract Specialist. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov. Evaluation factors include "EVALUATION OF OPTIONS" and "WAIVER OF UNITED KINGDOM LEVIES--EVALUATION OF OFFERS," as well as contractor responsibility per FAR 9.104. The government anticipates the cost will be fair and reasonable, and certified cost or pricing data will not be required. Despite the sole-source justification, any bids or proposals received will be considered.
Set-Aside
Sole Source (Justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1).
Key Dates
- J&A Published: April 27, 2026
- Solicitation Issued: November 12, 2025
- Proposal Due: January 21, 2026, at 01:00 PM (latest amendment)
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Robert Harrison at robert.harrison@dla.mil or 586-467-1159.