A2 Limited Competition Justification (FAR 13) - EXORD 290-25 DCNG - NG Patch - Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition for the DC USPO (United States Postal Office), specifically for procuring 2300 Molle straps and custom National Guard patches. The requirement is for the District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG), with CopQuest, Inc. identified as the sole source vendor capable of meeting the mission-critical need within the required timeline of 12 days, with initial delivery within three days.

Market research was conducted in NAICS code 313222 (Embroideries), and while multiple vendors were approached, none could confirm full operational readiness and meet the stringent operational timeline. The urgency is emphasized due to the mission-critical nature of supporting ongoing National Guard operations, where any procurement delay could result in unacceptable operational risks. The contract is a firm fixed-price type, funded by Army O&M (Operations and Maintenance), with an estimated price that has been redacted. The procurement is being pursued under simplified procedures for commercial items, with a planned posting of the justification at SAM.gov within 14 days after contract award.