Redacted Justification & Approval (J&A)

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

This document justifies the procurement of a Wheel Assembly, Pneumatic (NSN 2530-01-598-4010) on a sole-source basis from JCB, Inc. The procurement is for a new firm-fixed-price, five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

• The contract is for the Wheel Assembly, Pneumatic, part number 34720198, used on the High Mobility Engineer Excavator - Type I (HMEE-I).

• Guaranteed Minimum Quantity (GMQ): 212 each.

• Estimated five-year quantity: 2,475 each.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: Five years.

• Estimated Maximum Value: Not explicitly stated but approved for acquisitions greater than $15M but less than $100M.

• 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 justification is based on the unavailability of technical data and the uneconomical nature of reverse engineering or obtaining rights to the data.

• Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice and website searches, did not identify any other sources.

• The procurement is restricted to JCB, Inc., as the end-item manufacturer and owner of the Technical Data Package (TDP).

• Subcontracting opportunities will be maximized through FAR clauses if the contract is not awarded to a small business.

• Previous contracts for this item have been awarded to JCB, Inc. or its authorized distributors.

• Funds are available for this procurement.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, DD Form 2169, "SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTION," provides detailed instructions for the packaging, handling, and preparation of "TIRE & WHEEL ASSEMBLY" for shipment and storage. It outlines specific requirements for military preservation, cleaning, drying, packing (Levels A and B), and marking.

• Military Preservation: Specifies MIL-STD-2073-1, Method 10.
• Cleaning & Drying: References MIL-STD-2073-1.
• Packing Levels: Details requirements for Level A (using MIL-STD-2073-1 and specific notes) and Level B (palletized loads, containerization, separators, and shrink wrap).
• Marking: Includes special instructions such as "DO NOT USE KNIVES, RAZORS, OR ANYTHING SHARP TO UNPACK OR PACK TIRE ASSEMBLIES" and warnings about potential damage during transit.
• Handling Precautions: Emphasizes safe inflation/deflation procedures using OSHA-approved safety cages and specific equipment, and warns about the hazards of split rim assemblies.
• IATA Regulations: Notes that TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLIES may be forbidden for passenger and cargo air movement under certain conditions (e.g., inflated above maximum pressure, unserviceable, or damaged).
• Shelf Life: Mentions extendible shelf life and the requirement for tire replacement as part of this process.

This document is critical for any bidder or contractor responsible for shipping, handling, or storing tire and wheel assemblies under this opportunity. It dictates the precise methods and materials required to ensure the items are properly protected, meet military standards, and comply with transportation regulations, particularly for air cargo. Failure to adhere to these packaging instructions could lead to rejection of goods or non-compliance with contract terms.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (SPRDL1-25-R-0063) for a commercial item. The government is procuring an unspecified "Commercial Item" with a solicitation issue date of July 7, 2025, and an offer due date of August 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time.

• The solicitation details the procurement of "TIRE & WHEEL ASSEMBLY" with NSN: 2530-01-598-4010.

• The contract is structured over five ordering years, with specific quantities estimated for each year.

• The guaranteed minimum quantity for the 5-year period is 99 EA, and the maximum contract quantity is 2,475 EA.

• The approved manufacturer for this item is JCB, Inc. (CAGE: 0JKF0), with Mfr Part Number: 347/20198.

• There is no Technical Data Package (TDP) included with this solicitation.

• Packaging and marking requirements are detailed, including "Level Preservation: Military" and "Level Packing: B".

• Inspection and Acceptance will be at Origin.

• Deliveries or Performance are FOB Destination.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• The period of performance spans five ordering years.

• The estimated value is not stated in this document.

• Offerors must submit proposals via email to the Contract Specialist listed on the solicitation.

• The offer due date is August 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time.

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in this excerpt, but the "Method of Price Evaluation" indicates that award will be based on the lowest evaluated price or best value.

• The acquisition is listed as "Unrestricted" but also has checkboxes for "Small Business," "Hubzone Small Business," "Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)," and "Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business." The "NAICS" code is 326211 with a "Size Standard" of 1500.

• The solicitation states that "ONLY ONE AWARD WILL BE MADE AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION. OFFERS SUBMITTED FOR LESS THAN THE TOTAL QUANTITIES OF ALL THE ITEMS IN THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD."

• All DLA Land Warren solicitations are publicized on the Contract Opportunities website (SAM.gov).

• Vendors must be registered for a SAM.gov account.

• Awards, modifications, and delivery orders will be issued electronically.

• Electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) is required.