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 a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Grove U.S., LLC. This procurement is for the Cylinder Assembly, Actuating, Linear (NSN 3040-01-207-6374), which is critical for the M984 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) outrigger extension. This J&A explains the rationale for awarding the contract without full and open competition.
Purpose & Scope
The J&A justifies the acquisition of the Cylinder Assembly, Actuating, Linear (NSN 3040-01-207-6374), part number 6-372-002506. This component is essential for the outrigger extension of the M984 HEMTT, providing stability during crane operations. The procurement supports the Integrated Logistics Support Center Detroit Arsenal.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Item: Cylinder Assembly, Actuating, Linear (NSN 3040-01-207-6374)
- Quantity: Base quantity of 49 units, with an option for an additional 49 units, totaling 98 units.
- Acquisition Method Code (AMC): 3 (Acquire, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer).
- Acquisition Method Suffix Code (AMSC): R (Government does not own data or rights to purchase from additional sources; uneconomical to buy data or reverse-engineer).
Justification for Sole Source
This procurement is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source). The rationale is based on:
- Grove U.S., LLC's unique design and testing of the cylinder specifically for the HEMTT.
- The government's lack of rights to the Technical Data Package (TDP).
- The high cost and time required for reverse engineering and developing a TDP for competitive sourcing.
- Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice, yielded no responses from other potential suppliers.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This procurement is being conducted under other than full and open competition. While sole-source, the contract will include FAR clauses to maximize small business opportunities and utilization, unless the award is directly to a small business.
Key Dates & Contact
- Published Date: April 2, 2026
- Contact: Drake Martinez (Drake.Martinez@dla.mil, 586-467-1249)