SPRRA124R0080// SEARCHLIGHT// 6230016539052

SOL #: SPRRA126C0002Justification

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA AVIATION AT HUNTSVILLE, AL
REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-7340, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (335999)

PSC

Electric Portable And Hand Lighting Equipment (6230)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 17, 2026
2
Last Updated
Apr 17, 2026

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 at Huntsville, AL has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the acquisition of SEARCHLIGHTs (NSN 6230-01-653-9052/727-1198/02). This justification outlines the rationale for restricting competition, identifying BHPE, LLC (CAGE 9SWS7) as the sole known source capable of furnishing the required supplies. The estimated value for this acquisition is over $750,000 but not exceeding $15,000,000.

Purpose of Justification

This JOFOC, under statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), explains that the acquisition is restricted because the required SEARCHLIGHTs are available from only one or a limited number of sources. The justification cites AMC 4 (Acquire, for the first time, directly from the manufacturer) and AMSC C (Part requires engineering source approval by design control activity), indicating that technical data is not available to permit full and open competition.

Key Details

  • Item: SEARCHLIGHT (NSN 6230-01-653-9052/727-1198/02)
  • Quantity: Minimum 72 / Maximum 350
  • Contract Type: Indefinite Requirement (IDR)
  • Identified Source: BHPE, LLC (CAGE 9SWS7)
  • Estimated Value: Over $750,000, not exceeding $15,000,000

Efforts to Improve Competition

To ensure due diligence, a sources sought notice/RFI was posted on August 1, 2024, which led to BHPE LLC expressing interest and being encouraged to seek source approval. A synopsis for this acquisition is planned for August 21, 2024.

Approvals

The justification has been reviewed and approved by the Contracting Officer, Competition Advocate, and Head of Contracting Activity.

People

Points of Contact

Kiera CrossPRIMARY
Christopher ButlerSECONDARY

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