Redacted Justification and Approval (J&A)

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for a specific DC-DC Power Supply (NSN 6130015187809, Part Number 20002055/12995064) to Atrenne Computing Solutions LLC. This part is essential for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle.

• Procurement of DC-DC Converters.

• Base quantity: 188 each.

• Option quantity: 188 each (totaling 376 each).

• A First Article Test is required to confirm the manufacturer's ability to meet government standards and specifications.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated but the total maximum value is indicated.

• This is a justification for other than full and open competition, citing 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source).

• The government has determined that Atrenne Computing Solutions LLC is the sole source due to proprietary data and the impracticality of reverse engineering.

• Market research (Sources Sought Notice and web-based research) did not yield any additional sources.

• While the document is a justification for sole-source procurement, it states that notices required by FAR 5.201 will be published, and any bids or proposals received will be considered.

• The procurement is justified for other than full and open competition.

• The contract will include FAR clauses related to small business subcontracting to maximize opportunities.

• The document references previous Justification & Approval (J&A) documents: SPRDL1-17-R-0409.

• Procurement history of similar contracts is provided, including awards to Ensign Power Supply and Atrenne Computing.

• The government does not hold rights to the Technical Data Package (TDP).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the procurement of "POWER SUPPLY, DC-DC CONVERTER" with National Stock Number (NSN) 6130-01-518-7809. The solicitation details the requirements for supplies and services, contract clauses, and instructions for offerors.

• The primary deliverable is a "POWER SUPPLY, DC-DC CONVERTER" with NSN 6130-01-518-7809.

• Item 0001AA specifies a "PRODUCTION QUANTITY" of 188 units.

• An "UNEXERCISED OPTION" for an additional 188 units is also included (Item 0002AA).

• The Technical Data Package (TDP) is source-controlled and available via SAM.gov.

• Approved sources must meet the requirements of the TDP.

• Packaging and marking requirements are detailed, specifying "Military" preservation, "Level B" packing, and compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129.

• Inspection and Acceptance are to be performed at "Origin."

• The contract type is "Firm Fixed Price."

• The period of performance is not explicitly stated but implies delivery within 150 days after contract award for the base quantity and option.

• Estimated value is not stated.

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

• The solicitation closing date and time is specified on the cover page (2025-NOV-04, 04:00 PM local time).

• Late submissions, modifications, and withdrawals are subject to Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1.

• Evaluation criteria are detailed in Section M, "EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD."

• The government will award to the offeror that submits the lowest evaluated offer or provides the best value to the government.

• The document does not explicitly state a set-aside, but includes numerous clauses related to small business concerns and representations.

• All contract awards, modifications, and delivery orders will be issued electronically.

• Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov to participate.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering various aspects of the contract, including but not limited to, inspection, acceptance, deliveries, contract administration, special contract requirements, and representations and certifications.