Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition - Outsert Assemblies

This document is a justification for restricting competition to a single source under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1). The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Construction and Equipment (C&E) Supply Chain is procuring two outsert assembly items from Avon Protection Systems, Inc. (CAGE – 1LEWS): Clear Assembly Outsert (National Stock Number 4240-01-529-8327, Part No. 71014/12) and Laser Assembly Outsert (National Stock Number 4240-01-528-9288, Part No. 71014/11). The contract will include a base period plus four one-year option periods, with specific annual estimated quantities and unit prices redacted in the document. The estimated total contract value (including options) and maximum dollar value are also redacted.

The justification cites the applicable statutory authority under 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) as implemented through Class Deviation 2026-00017 Revision 1, the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul Part 6, Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Part 206, and Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Part 6.103-1, asserting that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. A Sources Sought Notice was posted to Contract Opportunities (SAM.gov) on December 22, 2025, for thirty days. To encourage competition for alternate products, the solicitation will include DLAD Procurement Notes M06 and L04 containing instructions for submission of alternate offers. The document is dated April 2, 2026, and is signed by Contracting Officer ASHEAI PATTERSON, Product Specialist, and Competition Advocate MACIEJ OKULICZ-KOZARYN.