Redacted Justification and Approval (J&A)
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 Warren has issued a Redacted Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the procurement of Transmission Oil Coolers for the M88A2 towing and recovery system. This J&A, published on March 24, 2026, indicates the government's intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract on a sole-source basis due to the unique nature of the components and the absence of a Technical Data Package (TDP).
Purpose & Scope
This procurement is for "Cooler, Fluid, Transmission" (Transmission Oil Cooler) under Product Service Code 2520 (Vehicular Power Transmission Components). The specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs) are 2520-01-422-4200 (manufacturer part numbers 388010092; E9AR106-003) and 2520-01-424-6732 (manufacturer part numbers 388010091; E9AR106-002). A combined total of 174 units (base and option contracts) are required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
- Procurement Strategy: Sole-source, justified under FAR 6.302-1 ("Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements").
- Approved Sources: Tecmotiv (USA) Inc (CAGE 0L7R7) and Renk America LLC (CAGE 02978). Market research identified Tecmotiv (USA) Inc. as the only interested and capable source.
- Estimated Value: Implied to be significant based on reverse engineering cost estimates.
Justification for Sole Source
The government is not pursuing competition due to the lack of a Technical Data Package (TDP) or specifications, the unique nature of the component, and the high cost and time associated with developing a competitive package through reverse engineering. Previous contracts for these NSNs have also been awarded on a sole-source basis.
Key Requirements
Specific Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) are required for these items, detailed in documents such as SPI-AK14224200.pdf and SPI-AK14246732.pdf. These instructions cover preservation, cleaning, drying, packing (Level A and B), and marking to ensure protection during shipment and storage.
Set-Aside & Small Business
While this is a sole-source procurement, subcontracting clauses related to small business utilization will be included if the contract is not awarded to a small business.
Timeline & Contacts
- Published Date: March 24, 2026.
- Primary Contact: Jacob Silcox, Jacob.Silcox@dla.mil, 586-467-1259.
- Secondary Contact: DLA Warren Contract Opportunities, dlawarrencontractopportunities@dla.mil.