Redacted Justification & Approval (J&A)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the procurement of Aftercooler Bypass Valve Bodies for the AVDS series 2 engine. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land Warren (DLA-WRN) proposes to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Renk America LLC (CAGE 02978) for National Stock Numbers (NSN) 4810014344019 (Left Body, Valve) and 4810014344020 (Right Body, Valve).

• Procurement of Left Body, Valve (NSN 4810014344019) and Right Body, Valve (NSN 4810014344020).

• Base quantity: 104 units of Left Body, Valve and 122 units of Right Body, Valve.

• Option: 100% option for both items, making the total combined maximum quantity 452 units.

• The parts are essential components of an automatic transmission, controlling fluid flow for gear changes and ensuring smooth operation.

• The approved source, Renk America, LLC, has demonstrated the ability to meet the MIL-DTL-62177 durability specification.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• The total maximum value of the contract is not explicitly stated but the total minimum quantity (226 units) and total maximum quantity (452 units) are provided.

• This document is a justification for sole-source procurement, not a solicitation for proposals. Notices required by FAR 5.201 will be posted.

• The government does not own the intellectual property rights or Technical Data Package (TDP) for competitive re-procurement.

• Renk America, LLC is the only source that has proven the ability to manufacture these specific valve bodies and meet the required testing for the AVDS engine.

• This procurement is limited to the sources cited due to the lack of other responsible sources and the inability to obtain competitive pricing without significant government investment in reverse engineering.

• FAR clauses related to Small Business Subcontracting will be included if awarded to a non-small business.

• The justification for other than full and open competition is based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source.

• Market research was conducted, including a Sources Sought Notice, with only one inquiry received that did not demonstrate the ability to be a qualified source.

• A significant cost ($5.2M) and time investment would be required for reverse engineering and qualification testing for any other potential source.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of "BODY, VALVE" with National Stock Number (NSN) 4810-01-434-4019 and 4810-01-434-4020. The government is procuring these items to meet its supply needs.

• The primary deliverable is "BODY, VALVE".

• The approved manufacturer for this procurement is Renk America LLC, CAGE 02978, with Part Number E9AR131-0030-1 for NSN 4810-01-434-4019 and E9AR131-0030-2 for NSN 4810-01-434-4020.

• Packaging requirements are detailed and must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1.

• Inspection and Acceptance will be at Origin.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Deliveries are scheduled within 180 days after contract award.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but CLINs are provided with quantities and unit prices.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email to the Contract Specialist listed on the solicitation.

• The solicitation closing date and time is March 27, 2026, at 03:00 PM local time (EST).

• Offers must be submitted for the total quantity of items identified in the solicitation; offers for less than the total quantity are ineligible for award.

• Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation.

• Evaluation factors are not detailed in this document, but typically include price and other factors as outlined in Section M.

• No specific set-aside requirements are mentioned in the provided sections.

• Technical Data Package (TDP) information is not included with this solicitation.

• Vendors are required to be registered in SAM.gov.

• Electronic submission of proposals is mandatory.