JA ECHELON _Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) document for the procurement of Tank Assembly, Fabric, Collapsible (NSN: 5430-01-602-4521) by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Construction and Equipment Supply Chain. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 as the authority for sole source procurement from Echelon Supply and Service, Inc., the only known approved manufacturer of this specific item.

The tank assembly is a 20,000-gallon capacity collapsible water storage system specifically designed for the United States Air Force water system. Made from rubber and nylon, it includes a repair kit, elbows, ground cloth and tent assembly, with a distinctive tan color and white stripe for potable water identification. A Sources Sought Notice was issued on September 9, 2024, with an October 9, 2024 closing date, but no other qualified manufacturers were identified. The technical data is proprietary to Echelon Supply and Service, Inc., and the government lacks complete technical data rights. The Contracting Officer will continue monitoring for potential alternate sources through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) and SAM.gov website postings.