SPE7LX25R0053 J&A DOC
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 and Maritime has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for Solicitation SPE7LX25R0053. This J&A supports a sole-source acquisition from Safariland (8J931) for seventeen (17) National Stock Numbers (NSNs) of miscellaneous weapons components, including holsters and tactical radio system parts. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with an estimated total value between $15,000,000 and $100,000,000. The place of performance is Columbus, OH.
Scope of Work
The acquisition covers seventeen (17) NSNs, which are considered commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) or "of a type" commercially available. Key items include:
- Various holsters for Sig Sauer and Glock pistols
- A drop leg platform
- A safety ladder
- Electronic components for the Liberator Series tactical radio system (microphone headsets, electrical headsets, an accessory kit, and an antenna sub-assembly)
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: Three-year base period with two one-year option periods
- Estimated Total Value: $15,000,000 - $100,000,000
- Set-Aside: Restricted to a sole source (Safariland)
- Published Date: June 1, 2026
- Solicitation Posting: Expected on DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) for 30 days, with a synopsis on SAM.gov for 15 days.
Eligibility & Evaluation
This acquisition is restricted to Safariland (8J931) as the sole approved source, based on statutory authority (10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)). The justification cites that adequate technical data is not available for full and open competition, and Safariland is the only source with the capability and approved parts.
Procedures for submitting alternate offers for part-numbered items will include a technical acceptability evaluation. Cost and pricing data will not be required; price determination will be based on Producer Price Index (PPI), other than cost/price data analysis, and comparison to recent purchases and commercial market prices.
Additional Notes
Market research was conducted, including a Sources Sought Notice and a formal market survey with Atlantic Diving Supply (ADS), a small business distributor of Safariland products. Previous contracts for some of these NSNs were held by ADS and expired in 2024 and 2026. The J&A references Attachment #1 (Technical Certification) and Attachment #2 (Previous Justification for SPE7LX21D0130).