Redacted Justification & Approval (J&A)
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 Warren has published a Justification & Approval (J&A) for the sole-source procurement of NSN 2815-01-414-6821, Engine with Container, Shipping and Storage (P/N 12366412). This procurement is for the M88A2 Hercules recovery vehicle and will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price contract, citing "Only One Responsible Source." The opportunity was published on March 12, 2026.
Scope of Procurement
This J&A justifies the acquisition of Engine with Container, Shipping and Storage (NSN 2815-01-414-6821). The requirement includes a base quantity of 40 units and an option for an additional 40 units, totaling 80 units.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable; procurement is under other than full and open competition.
- Published: March 12, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The Government lacks adequate technical data rights for competitive reprocurement of this critical M88A2 Hercules component. Developing a competitive package through reverse engineering is estimated to cost approximately $101.7 million and would require significant time. Market research identified Renk (CAGE 02978) and BAE Systems (CAGE 06085) as the only approved sources for new engines. While other manufacturers like Caterpillar and Cummins produce diesel engines, they are not "drop-in" solutions for the M88A2 and would necessitate substantial engineering and testing. The current Technical Data Package (TDP) is insufficient for competitive procurement, and there are no plans to increase competition for future procurements of this item.
Submission & Evaluation
This document is a justification for sole-source procurement and does not contain instructions for proposal submission or evaluation criteria for a competitive solicitation. Subcontracting competition will be maximized if the contract is not awarded to a small business.