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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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 General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada (GDMS-C). This contract is for the procurement of Redesigned Hull Networks Box (RHNB) with Container, a critical component for the Abrams Tank. The J&A justifies awarding this contract without full and open competition, citing GDMS-C as the only responsible source.
Scope of Work
This procurement covers the Redesigned Hull Networks Box (RHNB) with Container (NSN: 6110-01-514-7369, Part Number: 57K4140). The RHNB is essential for the Abrams Tank, distributing power, control, and status signals to various systems including the engine, transmission, driver's panels, lights, and environmental controls. The container protects the RHNB Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) during shipping, handling, and storage. The requirement is for a base quantity of 25 units, with a 100% option for a total of 50 units. The place of performance is Ottawa, Canada.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (to GDMS-C)
- Published Date: June 12, 2026
Justification & Evaluation
This J&A supports an award to GDMS-C under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, which permits other than full and open competition when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. GDMS-C is identified as the sole source due to its unique manufacturing capabilities, proprietary technical data, and specialized tooling and equipment required to produce the RHNB. Market research, including a Source Sought Notice, did not identify any other potential sources. Reverse engineering the component is estimated to cost over $5 million and would cause significant delays, making it impractical. The procurement history also indicates previous sole-source awards for this item.
Additional Notes
The RHNB procured under this contract is not compatible with M1A2 T and M1A2 KUW variants of the Abrams Tank. While the award is sole source, the contract will include FAR clauses to maximize small business opportunities in subcontracting.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Ralph McCarthy at ralph.mccarthy@dla.mil or 586-467-1173.