What is the Defense Logistics Agency’s ECAT?
The Defense Industry’s Electronic Catalog (ECAT)
The ECAT system is a web-based government contract vehicle created by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for streamlined procurement of medical supplies to the Department of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) and other government agencies. This vehicle is unique because it is contract-based, not credit card-based, and permissible government purchasers can order directly through the ECAT website (medical.dla.mil). For this reason, ECAT is a popular vehicle for customers, especially ones that need to make a purchase exceeding the government credit card limit.
Do I need to have an ECAT Contract to sell to the U.S. Government?
No, but adding your products to ECAT is a huge advantage in the field. If you have tried introducing your product to a federal facility, one of the first questions you may have received is, “Is this on contract?” Some may even ask for ECAT specifically. Seeing that your product is on ECAT instills confidence and streamlines the acquisition process. It tells the buyer that the product is accessible and pre-vetted by government contracting officers.
How can I get my products on the DLA’s ECAT Contract Platform?
Lovell can quickly add eligible, BAA compliant medical-surgical products to our ECAT schedule. Getting your own ECAT contract can take well over a year. The average contract addition time with Lovell is only 30 days.
