Redacted Justification & Approval (J&A)
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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 "Wheel, Solid Rubber Tire" (NSN 2530-01-532-1569). This action, authorized under FAR 6.302-1, justifies awarding a contract to LOC Performance Products LLC due to their unique technical and engineering expertise required to meet specific performance specifications for the M88A2 Hercules Recovery Vehicle. This J&A was published on May 21, 2026.
Scope of Procurement
This procurement is for the "Wheel, Solid Rubber Tire" (NSN 2530-01-532-1569), which must adhere to the U.S. Army's "Detailed Specification, Vulcanized Rubber, Wheel Assemblies, Solid Elastomer Tire; For M88A2 Hercules Recovery Vehicle" document (12478120). The anticipated quantities range from a minimum guaranteed 450 units to a maximum of 9,625 units.
Contract Details
- Type: Other than full and open competition (sole-source).
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1.
- Approved Value Range: Acquisitions greater than $750,000 but less than $15M.
- Awardee: Sole-sourced to LOC Performance Products LLC.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable as this is a sole-source justification. If awarded to a small business, relevant FAR clauses for small business utilization and subcontracting would apply.
Justification & Rationale
LOC Performance Products LLC is identified as the only responsible source capable of satisfying agency requirements due to their specialized technical and engineering expertise in producing the road wheel assembly to meet stringent performance specifications. Although the government possesses a build-to-print Technical Data Package (TDP), source qualification is required. Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice and Google searches, failed to identify other suitable manufacturers for M88A2 specific road wheels. Establishing an additional source would incur significant developmental, manufacturing, and testing lead times (estimated 17 months) and costs, with no guarantee of success. Current stock levels are insufficient to meet demand until an additional source could be qualified, posing a critical risk to vehicle readiness. Procurement history supports previous sole-source awards to LOC Performance Products LLC and its predecessors.
Submission & Evaluation
This document is a justification for sole-source procurement and is not a solicitation for proposals. Therefore, submission and evaluation criteria for bidders are not applicable.