Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition

The contract pertains to a Justification and Approval (J&A) for contracting with the Japan Freight Railway Company under the authority of 10 U.S.C. §3204(a)(1) and Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, allowing for other than full and open competition. The justification states that the required services are only available from this single responsible source, with no alternatives meeting the agency’s needs. The contract relates to services classified under NAICS code 488210 and is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy, part of the Department of Defense, located in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The solicitation number for this action is SPE60225R0708, with the notice posted on May 7, 2026. The point of contact for this contract includes Briana Mayfield and Sonji Epps, who can be reached via email. This acquisition involves an exception to the standard competitive contracting process due to the unique capabilities of the Japan Freight Railway Company to fulfill the agency’s specific service requirements. Detailed documentation and further information are accessible through the provided federal contract workspace link.