J&A SPE4A626R0030
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 (J&A) for the procurement of "SENSING ELEMENT, FIRE" (NSN/PN: 6340-014712596/P/N: 35790-200-400). This document justifies a sole-source acquisition from KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES INC (CAGE 73168), citing that they are the only known source capable of providing the required supplies. The J&A was published on April 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
The acquisition is for "SENSING ELEMENT, FIRE" with NSN/PN 6340-014712596/P/N: 35790-200-400. The procurement includes:
- CLIN 1: 60 units
- CLIN 2: 317 units The total estimated dollar value, including options, is not explicitly stated but is subject to maximum dollar values for options.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Sole Source/Limited Competition)
- Legal Basis: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) – available from only one or a limited number of sources.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole source procurement).
- Published Date: April 21, 2026
Justification for Limited Competition
The procurement is restricted to KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES INC (CAGE 73168) because:
- A sources sought notice posted on August 27, 2025, did not identify any other capable sources.
- The acquisition is based on specific Acquisition Method Codes (AMCs) and Acquisition Method Suffix Codes (AMSCs):
- AMC 3: Acquire, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the manufacturer.
- AMSC C: Part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity.
- AMSC Q: Government lacks adequate data or rights to data, or both, and it is not economical to buy.
- AMSC R: Government does not own data or rights to data needed to purchase from another source, and it is not economical to procure.
- AMSC S: Acquisition restricted to Government approved source(s) due to military sensitive technology.
- Technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition, reflecting only the Government's minimum needs.
Additional Notes
- The document is controlled by Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
- A technical certification is required for acquisitions exceeding $15 million.
- The justification has been approved by the Contracting Officer and Competition Advocate, with Head of Contracting Activity approval pending for amounts over $20 million.