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 and Approval (J&A) for a sole-source award to procure Axle Assembly Automotive Driving (NSN 2520-01-439-5441, part number 8040248) for the All-Terrain Lifter Army System (ATLAS) Forklift. This J&A justifies awarding a new firm-fixed-price, three-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
Purpose & Scope
This procurement is for replacement (spares) axle assemblies essential for the ATLAS forklift, a 10,000-pound rough terrain forklift used for loading and unloading munitions and other palletized items. The J&A outlines the rationale for acquiring these critical components from a single source.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: Three years
- Funding: Army Working Capital Funds
- Estimated Quantities: Minimum guaranteed quantity of 6 each; estimated maximum quantity of 173 each over three years.
- Product/Service Code: 2520 - Vehicular Power Transmission Components
- Published Date: March 30, 2026
Justification & Eligibility
This procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." The rationale is based on the unique qualifications of JLG Industries, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the ATLAS forklift, who possesses the necessary technical knowledge. The government lacks the technical data package (TDP) or specifications required for competitive re-procurement, and developing competitive data or reverse engineering is deemed not cost-effective due to small quantities and high costs. Past awards for this item were also sole-source.
Small Business Opportunities
While this is a sole-source procurement, the contract will include subcontracting clauses to maximize small business opportunities.
Additional Information
This document is a Justification and Approval and does not contain instructions for proposal submission or evaluation. It serves to explain the agency's decision for other than full and open competition. For inquiries, contact Timothy Nichols at timothy.nichols@dla.mil or 586-467-1190.