Combined Synopsis/Solicitation & Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Water Modification Kit - NSN 4610-01-699-8815
ID: SPE8E824R0005Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA TROOP SUPPORTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19111-5096, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

WATER PURIFICATION EQUIPMENT (4610)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c901a9e9922140e295ff1af2213b0e9d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, is seeking proposals for the procurement of a Water Modification Kit, specifically NSN 4610-01-699-8815. This acquisition is being conducted under FAR 13.5, utilizing simplified procedures for commercial items, and aims to secure a Firm-Fixed Price Contract for a product deemed essential for purifying drinking water in portable situations. The solicitation is unrestricted and encourages competition, although market research indicates that only CamelBak Products LLC or Eagle Industries Unlimited can meet the government's requirements. Interested parties should contact Amanda Breen at AMANDA.BREEN@DLA.MIL or Marco Rollo at MARCO.ROLLO@DLA.MIL for further details, with proposals expected to conform to the terms outlined in the solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    AMANDA BREEN
    (215) 737-4864
    N/A
    AMANDA.BREEN@DLA.MIL
    MARCO ROLLO
    (215) 737-0948
    N/A
    MARCO.ROLLO@DLA.MIL
    Files
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    JA Water Modification Kit_Redacted.pdf
    The document outlines the justification for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support to procure a Water Modification Kit on a sole-source basis, as it is deemed the only suitable product to meet governmental needs. This kit, produced by either CamelBak Products LLC or Eagle Industries Unlimited, is essential for purifying drinking water in portable situations. The justification is based on the federal authority outlined in 41 U.S.C. 1901, which supports limited competition when only one responsible source can meet agency requirements. Market research was conducted prior to the solicitation, confirming no viable substitutes exist, and a solicitation will be published in line with federal regulations. The contracting officer affirms that the costs will be fair and reasonable and will encourage competition by allowing for alternate offers. This procurement is categorized as a First Time Procurement for DLA Troop Support, underscoring the agency’s commitment to improving competition in federal contracting while maintaining operational readiness for essential supplies.
    SPE8E824R0005 09092024.pdf
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