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This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Construction & Equipment Supply Chain. The acquisition is for 15,000 Chemical Biological Hoods manufactured by Avon Protection Systems Incorporated, with National Stock Number 4240-01-548-2264, at a unit price of [redacted]. The procurement will use the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901, which allows for a single responsible source when no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

A Sources Sought Notice was posted on SAM from December 23, 2024, through January 03, 2025, to encourage competition. The Contracting Officer anticipates fair and reasonable pricing based on evaluation of other than normal pricing data, comparison to prior prices, commercial catalogs, and market prices. DLA Troop Support will continue market research for future acquisitions and will use DLAD Procurement Note M06 and L04 to encourage submission of offers for alternate products. The document is dated 03/13/2025 and includes certifications from the Contracting Officer and Product Specialist that the justification is accurate and complete.