SPE4A8-26-P-0038 - P1 PLATING LINE
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) Aviation is justifying a sole-source acquisition for a P1 Plating Line from Engineering and Software System Solutions, Inc. (ES3). This Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) is for an Alkaline deruster, aqueous degreaser, and cadmium stripping wet processes electrochemical process line, along with turnkey services, to be installed in San Diego, CA. The estimated value is over $750,000 but not exceeding $15,000,000.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Alkaline deruster, aqueous degreaser, and cadmium stripping wet processes electrochemical process line (P1). This includes comprehensive turnkey services such as technical data, IUID Tags, removal of the existing P1 line, shipping, and installation. All work must adhere to technical specification VIBB 24-13-1003.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A)
- Statutory Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing a limited number of responsible sources.
- Sole Source Justification: Restricted to ES3 (CAGE 6LK94) due to their unique capability and to avoid substantial duplication of costs and unacceptable delays, as per FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(A) and (B).
- Benefits: Cost avoidance through standardization with existing systems, reduced logistical footprint, streamlined IT network management, and improved maintenance/troubleshooting.
- Estimated Value: Over $750,000, not exceeding $15,000,000.
Submission & Evaluation
- A sources sought notice was posted on SAM.gov from March 05-12, 2025, which yielded only one response from ES3.
- The acquisition is anticipated to be synopsized on or about April 15, 2025.
- Fair and reasonable pricing will be determined by comparing historically awarded contract prices or through limited cost/pricing information.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole-source justification; therefore, set-aside designations are not applicable.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Chanel Green (Chanel.Green@dla.mil, 804-629-7346)
- Secondary Contact: Charles Fitzsimmons (Charles.Fitzsimmons@dla.mil, 445-737-7536)