Attachment 4-Justification.pdf

This document is an Attachment 4 Justification for a Sole Source Solicitation (192125HSIVSD021) for Individual/Mini First Aid Kits issued by the Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) San Diego. The solicitation is for 400 custom Mini First Aid Kits (M-FAK) from North American Rescue, LLC, with a firm-fixed price contract valued at $250,000 or less. The kits are specifically designed for law enforcement officers, featuring a compact and lightweight design measuring six inches in length, three inches in width, and three inches in depth, weighing thirteen ounces.

The first aid kit contains critical medical supplies including a windlass tourniquet, hemostatic gauze, pressure bandage, occlusive dressings, nitrile gloves, nasopharyngeal airway, and trauma shears. Constructed of 500 Denier nylon, the kit is available in black, coyote/tan, OD/ranger green, and multicam colors. It includes Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) backing, multiple elastic loops for organizing medical contents, an internal sleeve for belt attachment, and a loop patch for custom user labeling. The solicitation will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process, with quotes due by August 1, 2025, at 9:00 AM ET.