Redacted J&A --COMPUTER SUBASSEMBL
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 Department of the Navy / NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH has published a Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (J&A) for the acquisition of a COMPUTER SUBASSEMBL (NSN: 5895015575365, P/N: 6867882-1). This J&A explains the rationale for negotiating and awarding a contract without full competition, citing that only one or a limited number of responsible sources can meet agency requirements.
Purpose & Rationale
The purpose of this J&A is to justify the non-competitive acquisition of the specified computer subassembly. The rationale is based on the Government not owning the necessary data or rights to purchase or repair the part from additional sources. It has been deemed uneconomical to acquire the data, rights, or to reverse engineer the component. The acquisition is considered suitable for competitive acquisition for the second or subsequent time, but current circumstances necessitate a sole-source approach.
Identified Sources & Market Research
FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES INC (Cage Code: 88379) has been identified as the only known manufacturing source for this specific part. Northrop Grumman Corporation (Cage Code: 15055) provided a "No Bid" response. Market research was conducted, and the proposed contract action was synopsized on the government-wide point of entry on December 4, 2024. A Class Waiver for posting a Request for Information or Sources Sought Notice was obtained on March 15, 2019.
Future Competition & Vendor Action
NAVSUP WSS will continue to encourage vendors with relevant expertise to submit technical data packages for review and source approval. Companies believing they have a compatible product are invited to submit it for testing and evaluation at their own expense. While future requirements will be advertised, NAVSUP WSS currently has no immediate plans to compete future contracts for this item but will assess feasibility if new manufacturing sources emerge. The contracting officer will determine that the anticipated cost will be fair and reasonable.
Contract Details
- Type: Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition
- Product/Service Code: 5895 (Miscellaneous Communication Equipment)
- Published Date: March 17, 2026
- Contact: BRETT HASSICK, BRETT.HASSICK@NAVY.MIL, (717)605-6055