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This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition document issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Construction and Equipment Supply (C&E) Supply Chain.

The justification supports a single-source procurement for a Belt Conveyor (National Stock Number 3910-01-626-4127) manufactured by JERED, LLC (CAGE 98523), part number 8000662. The contracting activity seeks to solicit DLA requirements on an other than full and open competition basis under the authority of 41 U.S.C. § 1901, as implemented through Class Deviation 2026-O0028 and the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Part 12. The justification asserts that only the proprietary Belt Conveyor from JERED, LLC can meet the Government's specific requirements. Key findings supporting the justification—presented with redactions—indicate that the item possesses unique technical characteristics and capabilities that no other source can provide. The Contracting Officer determines the anticipated cost to the Government is fair and reasonable, though specific pricing details are redacted. In an effort to expand competition, DLA published a Sources Sought Notice on January 29, 2026, via SAM.gov identifying the P/N 8000662 requirement. Future solicitations for this requirement will include DLAD Procurement Notes M06 and L04 to encourage alternate product offers, with any submissions forwarded to the Engineering Support Activity (ESA) for evaluation. The justification was executed by Contracting Officer Russell Keiser and approved by DLA Troop Support Competition Advocate Maciej Okulicz-Kozaryn.