Redacted Justification & Approval (J&A)

SOL #: SPRDL1-25-R-0210JustificationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA LAND WARREN
WARREN, MI, 48397, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

Hazard Detecting Instruments And Apparatus (6665)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Feb 23, 2026

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-Warren has issued a Redacted Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition to procure a Handheld Identifier (NSN 6665-01-706-8739). This J&A supports the Integrated Logistics Support Center Detroit Arsenal and proposes a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract award to Thermo Scientific Portable Analytical Instruments (CAGE 392A9). The J&A was published on February 23, 2026.

Scope of Work

  • The primary deliverable is the Handheld Identifier, part number 800-03009-01 (CAGE 392A9) / 6001-000082-2 (CAGE 81361).
  • This device is critical for the Dismounted Reconnaissance Sets, Kits, and Outfits (DR SKO), used to identify chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals, and toxic industrial materials.
  • The contract includes a base quantity of 22 units and an option for an additional 22 units, totaling up to 44 units.
  • Delivery is expected 90 days after award.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.
  • Acquisition Method Code (AMC): 4 (Acquire, for the first time, directly from the actual manufacturer).
  • Acquisition Method Suffix Code (AMSC): B (Part must be acquired from a specified manufacturing source due to limitations in available technical data).

Eligibility / Set-Aside

  • This procurement is conducted under Other Than Full and Open Competition, citing 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source).
  • Thermo Scientific is identified as the sole contractor capable of providing and repairing the Handheld Identifier due to proprietary software modifications and hardware integration.

Submission & Evaluation

  • The government is not pursuing full and open competition due to the unique and proprietary nature of the item.
  • Sole Source Notices will be posted as required by FAR 5.201.
  • The contract will include clauses to maximize small business opportunities and utilization where applicable.

Additional Notes

  • Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice, yielded only responses from distributors of Thermo Scientific products.
  • Reverse engineering was explored but deemed cost-prohibitive (estimated $27.5M) with a long payback period.
  • Comparable instruments from other manufacturers were found incompatible with the DR SKO due to software and hardware limitations.
  • Thermo Scientific has stated that the technical data required to produce the Handheld Identifier is not for sale.

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Points of Contact

Drake MartinezPRIMARY
Drake.Martinez@dla.mil
5864671249

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Posted: Feb 23, 2026
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