C-06 CSS Attachment 03 - Limited Source Justification - Sanitized.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition document supporting a single award IDIQ contract for brand name only toner cartridges for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution.

The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Acquisition Operations (J7) in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania is seeking to award a New, Firm Fixed Price IDIQ contract for a five-year ordering period beginning September 28, 2026, through September 27, 2031, for brand name toner cartridges from Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Ricoh, Hewlett Packard (HP), Lexmark, and Xerox. These cartridges are required for documenting shipping and transportation across DLA Distribution Enterprise-wide warehouse locations. The total estimated value is redacted, with funding provided at the delivery order level. This is a follow-on effort to Contract SP330021D0021 previously awarded to Supplies Now for $2,990,194.00. The justification for sole source award is based on brand name requirements under FAR 13.501(a)(2), as non-OEM toner cartridges present documented performance, quality, yield, and security risks. Market research and a Sources Sought Notice (SP330026SS5004) posted May 28, 2026 (with deadline extended to June 12, 2026) solicited responses from 13 vendors regarding non-remanufactured, non-refurbished, non-OEM alternatives; all responses demonstrated insufficient knowledge, experience, and capability to meet requirements. The acquisition will utilize FAR Part 12 Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Commercial Acquisition Terms, with more than one quote expected.