Redacted J&A for Sole Source Contract N00174-26-C-1006

The contract N00174-26-C-1006 is a sole-source, firm-fixed-price award for the production of 1,100 CCU-189/B Impulse Cartridges (DODIC JP40) to support EA-18G aircraft operations, justified under FAR 6.103-1 due to the unique and exclusive manufacturing capability of Applied Energetic Technology Corp. The urgency of the requirement stems from the risk of grounding the aircraft fleet by year-end 2026 if a 9-month delay from competitive procurement occurs, making this a case of unusual and compelling urgency. The entire contract value is estimated at $750,000, funded under FY26, and delivery must be completed by December 31, 2026, with inspection and acceptance exclusively conducted at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division in Indian Head, Maryland. The cartridges must meet strict HERO-Safe compliance standards, verified through non-destructive, environmental, and ballistic testing performed by the government, and no alternative suppliers exist due to proprietary processes and extensive validation requirements. The contracting officer, Maggie Alston, approved the sole-source action on March 24, 2026, following a published SAM.gov synopsis with no responses, confirming the absence of competitive interest. No formal evaluation factors, pricing line items, or clause listings are provided beyond the foundational justification, and while packaging, preservation, and labeling details are not specified, the DODIC code JP40 is assigned. Payment, invoicing, and accounting details are not outlined, and no representations, certifications, socioeconomic status, or UEI/CAGE code for the vendor are disclosed. The procurement follows a direct follow-on path with no option periods, modifications, or trade-off processes, and relies entirely on the vendor’s irreplaceable technical expertise and ability to meet the critical schedule.