JA - ECHELON_REDACTED.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition document for a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) procurement. The contracting activity is DLA Troop Support, Construction and Equipment Supply Chain, seeking to procure a Tank, Fabric, Collapsible (National Stock Number 5430-01-562-1281) manufactured by Echelon Supply and Services, Inc. (CAGE Code 61125, Part Number 3020200-1). The quantity and unit price are redacted, though the estimated total dollar value is also redacted. There are no option years associated with this requirement.

The justification cites statutory authority under 41 U.S.C. § 1901 as implemented by Class Deviation 2026-O0028 and relevant FAR and DFARS provisions permitting restriction of competition. The government asserts that the Tank, Fabric, Collapsible is a commercial item for which complete, unrestricted technical data is not available, as the technical specifications are proprietary and patented to Echelon Supply and Services, Inc. The Contracting Officer determined the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable. A Sources Sought Notice was issued on June 22, 2026, and closed on July 22, 2026. The solicitation will be posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) with a presolicitation notice at the Contract Opportunities website. The solicitation will include DLAD Procurement Note M06 encouraging submission of alternate product offers, with any received alternatives to be forwarded to the Product Specialist for evaluation. The justification is dated November 2, 2026, and signed by Contracting Officer Avril E. Dickerson and a Product Specialist.