58--MONITOR,ENVIRONMENT

Quick Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the acquisition of a "MONITOR ENVIRONMENT" (NSN/PN: 5840-016745606). This is for a 5-year Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with an estimated value between $900,000 and $20,000,000. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) due to the item being available from only one approved source, Howell Laboratories Inc. (CAGE 22501), and the Government not owning the necessary data for full competition.

Scope of Work

• Acquisition of "MONITOR ENVIRONMENT" (NSN/PN: 5840-016745606).
• Quantity: 51 MCQ (Minimum Contract Quantity).

Contract Details

• Contract Type: 5-year Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC).
• Estimated Value: Over $900,000 and not exceeding $20,000,000.
• Statutory Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
• Sole Source Vendor: Howell Laboratories Inc. (CAGE 22501).
• Solicitation Number: SPE4A726R0452.

Eligibility / Set-Aside

• This is a sole source acquisition; therefore, no set-aside applies.
• A sources sought notice was posted on SAM.gov on February 20, 2026, and no responses were received from interested parties.

Future Competition & Action Items

• The upcoming solicitation will include procurement note L04/M06. This note encourages interested parties to submit technical data to the Government. The purpose is to reduce barriers to competition for this item in future acquisitions.
• The acquisition was synopsized on or about February 23, 2026.

Contact Information

• Primary Point of Contact: Montana Kipp, Montana.Kipp@dla.mil, 804-279-3594.