Wiring Harness Branched
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 has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the acquisition of a Wiring Harness Branched (NSN/PN: 6150-01-577-1311). This is a sole-source acquisition, with an estimated annual demand of 91 units, and an estimated value not exceeding $900,000. The justification cites limited sources and proprietary data as reasons for restricting competition.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Wiring Harness Branched (NSN/PN: 6150-01-577-1311). The acquisition is for an estimated annual demand of 91 units.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Delivery Purchase Order
- Duration: 2-year base period, with potential options for increased quantity or term extension.
- Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the approval level is "not exceeding $900,000."
- Published: April 13, 2026
Justification & Eligibility
This is a justification for other than full and open competition, citing statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) due to limited sources. The acquisition is restricted to Unique Electronics (CAGE: 64344) as the only known source capable of furnishing the required supplies.
The justification is based on:
- AMSC B: Requires acquisition from a manufacturing source specified on a source control drawing.
- AMSC R: Government does not own rights to data needed to purchase from another source, and it is not economical to procure.
Efforts to improve competition, including a sources sought notice/RFI, yielded no responses. This acquisition is not a small business set-aside.
Additional Notes
Technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The available data reflects the minimum needs of the Government. A waiver for the sources sought notice/RFI was approved by the HCA. The Contracting Officer, Cassandra Cooper, certified the justification on February 4, 2026. The requirement will be posted to DIBBS, and a synopsis will be posted.