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 Other Than Full and Open Competition to procure 47 Resolver Assemblies (NSN 5990-01-670-7515, P/N 7-617221366-101) for the AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter Area Weapon System. This J&A supports a proposed sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract award to The Boeing Company.
Scope of Requirement
The primary deliverable is 47 units of the Resolver Assembly, which is a critical component for the AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter. The procurement is for a one-time buy.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Acquisition Method: Other Than Full and Open Competition, citing 10 U.S.C. 2304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source).
- Proposed Contractor: The Boeing Company, identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only source that has manufactured this part.
- Justification: The government does not possess the complete Technical Data Package (TDP) or required specifications to produce the NSN. Reverse engineering is deemed an unacceptable delay and uneconomical. No commercial alternatives or other military hardware could be adapted.
- Product Service Code: 5990 - Synchros And Resolvers
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is not a competitive solicitation. The procurement is justified as Other Than Full and Open Competition. However, subcontracting clauses (FAR 52.219-8, 52.244-5, 52.219-16, DFARS 252.219-7003) will be included to maximize small business opportunities, unless the prime contract is awarded to a small business.
Additional Notes
Market research was conducted via a Sources Sought Notice on SAM.gov on April 18, 2024, which yielded one response that misunderstood the notice. Previous procurements for this item have also been sole-source. The anticipated cost has been determined fair and reasonable, and the item is non-commercial.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Timothy Nichols, timothy.nichols@dla.mil, 5864671190.