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 Caterpillar M1272 Buffalo Mine-Protected Clearance Vehicle diesel engines and associated shipping/storage containers. This J&A supports the intended award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to the original manufacturer due to the unavailability of technical data rights. Potential sources are invited to submit a source approval request.
Purpose & Justification
This document, SPRDL1-25-R-0088, serves as a Justification and Approval for the DLA Land Warren to proceed with an "Other Than Full and Open Competition" procurement. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, indicating that the required technical data rights are not available for competitive procurement, and reverse engineering would be uneconomical. Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice posted from February 25 to March 12, 2025, confirmed that no other company could provide the required engine and container meeting government specifications.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for the Caterpillar M1272 Buffalo Mine-Protected Clearance Vehicle (Buffalo) diesel engine, part number 57K8952 (NSN 2815-01-665-3137), and a corresponding reusable shipping and storage container, part number 12575003 (NSN 8145-01-664-9643). The contract will include a base quantity of 6 units, with an option for an additional 6 units, totaling 12 engines and containers.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Funding: Army Working Capital Funds
- Product/Service Code: 2815 (Diesel Engines And Components)
- Place of Performance: Warren, MI, United States
Eligibility & Engagement
While this is an "Other Than Full and Open Competition" action, the solicitation and resulting contract will include FAR clauses (52.219-8, 52.244-5, 52.219-16, and DFARS 252.219-7003) to maximize small business utilization and subcontracting opportunities. Contractors who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit a source approval request to become a qualified source. The anticipated cost will be determined fair and reasonable through detailed cost and/or price analysis.
Timeline
- Published Date: June 3, 2026