E-Cat Electronic Cataloging

Overview

E-Cat is a DLA Logistics Information Services web-based application designed to allow registered users the ability to query the status of cataloging requests and submit requests for catalog action.

E-Cat Provides a means for:

Inquiring the status of cataloging request - the status of cataloging requests (This link is Common Access Card or User I.D./Password enabled; if you have multiple certificates, please use your email certificate).  Searches are accomplished by:

• National Item Identification Number (NIIN)
• Part Number
• DCN/PCC/DOR/ISN (includes PCCN and PLISN)

Submitting new cataloging requests - new cataloging requests (This link is Common Access Card or User I.D./Password enabled; if you have multiple certificates, please use your email certificate):

• Maintenance Input - update to existing National Stock Number (NSN)
• New NSN Request/Assignment
  • Mass load (multiple requests for new NSNs and maintenance actions) capability
• Reinstate cancelled NSNs
• Cancel an NSN
• various collaboration
• does not allow for the use of the greater than (>) or less than (<) signs in any text fields​

For additional Information, visit: https://www.dla.mil/Working-With-DLA/Applications/Details/Article/2922537/e-cat-electronic-cataloging/ 

Processes Supported

• Cataloging
• Provisioning
• Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Potential Organizations Associated

• Air Force/ Space Force
• Army
• Defense Agencies
• Navy/ Marine Corps
• OSD/ Joint Staff

License Requirement

• No fee for Government users

Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements Addressed

• Product Support Management
• Supply Support

Disclaimer
This government tool is included in the product support analytical tools database to assist defense acquisition workforce members with identifying product support solutions which potentially optimize system readiness and life cycle cost. The analytical tools database itself should under no circumstances be considered all-encompassing; nor does it in any way warrant or endorse the capabilities, pricing, and/or products of any particular individual, company, capability, or organization. Suggested updates to the description of this particular tool or additions to the tools database are welcome.