J&A for Contract Award SPE7LX26D0042
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 issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for the award of contract SPE7LX26D0042. This J&A approves the non-competitive acquisition of specific heavy-duty storage batteries (Product Service Code 6140) from Clarios, LLC, citing FAR 6.302-1.
Purpose of J&A
This document justifies the acquisition of storage batteries on an "other than full and open competition" basis. The J&A is for Solicitation No. SPE7LX-25-R-0046, which resulted in the contract award SPE7LX26D0042.
Scope of Requirement
The procurement is for two National Stock Numbers (NSNs): 6140-01-475-9355 and 6140-01-502-4973. These are heavy-duty storage batteries requiring consistent power output, fast recharging, and a 24-month shelf-life. They are critical for various Weapon System Designation Codes (WSDC), including the Stratolifter KC-135, Minuteman III LGM-30, Galaxy C-5, and Towed Artillery M777A2. The government requires spare parts that are form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with currently used parts.
Contract Details (as justified)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC), Indefinite-Quantity Contract.
- Total Contract Length: 5 years (3-year Base Period, 1-year Option Period, with 2 Option Years).
- Estimated Annual Demand Quantity (ADQ): 5,041 for NSN 6140014759355 and 790 for NSN 6140015024973.
Justification for Sole Source
Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice posted on SAM.gov (March 6-14, 2025) which received no vendor responses, indicated that Clarios, LLC (CAGE: 0UJ55) is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only vendor interested in a long-term contract. Procurement history and internet searches also support Clarios as the sole manufacturer and supplier. The procurement is restricted to specific sources approved by the design control activity.
Eligibility / Future Opportunities
This procurement is restricted to specific sources known to have the capability and approval. While Clarios, LLC is the identified primary source, DLA Land and Maritime encourages vendors interested in becoming an approved source to contact the DLA Land and Maritime Source Approval Monitor at DSCCAO-SAR@dla.mil.
Original Solicitation Process (Context)
The original solicitation was posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum of 30 days and synopsized for at least 5 days. Dealers of approved sources were solicited, and a price analysis was conducted based on proposed prices compared to historical data.