POWER SUPPLY
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
This notice is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract to procure Ametek Programmable Power, Inc. Power Supplies (NSN 6130-01-659-9515) for the Next Generation Automated Test System (NGATS). The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land Warren is the contracting office. This action is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 due to only one responsible source.
Purpose & Justification
The J&A outlines the critical need for these power supplies as essential components for the NGATS. The government has determined that Ametek Programmable Power, Inc. is the only approved source, with Northrop Grumman Inc. as the designer. The justification for other than full and open competition is based on the proprietary nature of the design and the government's lack of a Technical Data Package (TDP) or specifications for the internal design.
Key Requirements
The contract will procure a base quantity of 24 units of the power supplies, with an unexercised option for an additional 24 units.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole-source justification)
Sole-Source Rationale
Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice posted on SAM.gov in July 2025, yielded no responses from other potential sources. An Army market research effort also confirmed no commercially available products meet the requirements. The estimated cost for reverse engineering to develop a competitive TDP is $1,370,000.00, which was deemed cost-prohibitive. The contract will include clauses to maximize small business subcontracting opportunities.
Timeline & Contact
- Published Date: March 25, 2026
- Contact: Ralph McCarthy, ralph.mccarthy@dla.mil, 586-467-1173