J&A ISO Container

The U.S. Department of Defense, through DLA Energy Aerospace Enrgy-Dlae-M at JBSA LACKLAND, Texas, has authorized a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract valued at $264,775.63 under the solicitation number JA26-0034 to procure a LOX-certified 5,000-gallon ISO tank and associated cryogenic support services. This action is justified under FAR 6.103-2 due to unusual and compelling urgency, as no other vendor can meet the immediate operational need for liquid oxygen supply to support aircraft generation and life-support systems at Charleston AFB, South Carolina, which is the designated place of performance and delivery. The sole-source vendor, Katmai Systems Solutions, LLC, possesses the unique capability to provide the tank with full LOX-service preparation including evacuation, nitrogen blanketing, oxygen-clean certification, hazardous materials documentation, installation of a fill-line restriction orifice, and on-site cryogenic SME oversight during transport and commissioning—all within a timeframe incompatible with competitive procurement cycles. Funding is drawn from FY26 Defense Working Capital Funds, and the contract was signed on May 21, 2026, with the justification posted publicly on May 28, 2026. The contracting officer, Jessica Negron, is the primary point of contact, but no COTR, COR, or additional contracting personnel are identified. No formal evaluation factors, weights, or award criteria are established because the acquisition is not competitive. Packaging, preservation, and marking standards are not explicitly defined, but hazardous materials compliance with DOT and IMDG regulations is required, and operational safety protocols such as oxygen-clean certification and nitrogen purging are mandated as essential performance requirements. The contract includes no options, extensions, or additional line items, and no representations or certifications from the vendor are included in the documentation.