Attachment 2 - Brand Name Justification Multi Mission Gear.pdf

BRAND NAME REQUIREMENT JUSTIFICATION

82d CES/CEF Firefighting Multi Mission Gear

(For Simplified Acquisitions < $250,000)

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED

Procurement and delivery of thirty-four (34) New PGI Fireline Multi Mission Field Coat TAN with Lime/Yellow/Silver Triple Trim, Squish Elbow Pads, Lime/Yellow/Silver sewn letters on top of the coat and the American flag on the left arm and thirty-four (34) NEW PGI Fireline Multi Mission Field Pant TAN with Lime/Yellow/Silver Triple Trim and Squish Knee Pads. The manufacturer’s part number for these items are PGI#58000-00-147075/5804775 Tan Coat 7oz Sigma (with PGI#FL-26 (580)Lime/Yellow/Silver Triple Trim, PGI#FL-78 2" Lime/Yellow/Silver Letters Sewn on lettering Top of Coat Back "SAFB FD", and PGI#FL92 80100-1 America Flag Left Arm) and PGI#78000-147075/78047750Tan Pant 7oz Sigma (with PGI#FL-26 (780)Lime/Yellow/Silver Triple Trim and PGI#FL-88 Squish Knee Pad). The Multi Mission Gear must include all items detailed in paragraph 5 below. The PGI Multi Mission Gear must meet all NFPA 1951 Utility Standard on Technical Rescue, and NFPA 1977 Standards on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting.

2. JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLICITING A BRAND NAME

While a few business models were similar, they lacked the key aspects of the Multi Mission Gear required for SAFB FD. This included the availability of 3D expandable pockets, multiple radio microphone clip locations, 4 pockets on the multi mission coat vs. most other vendors providing 3 pockets mostly sewn down not allowing for efficient equipment storage, Removable Squish knee and elbow pads vs. sewn in reinforced Kevlar padding on other vendors that does not allow for removing to clean or replace, and Pioneer Reinforcement Fabric (durability and longevity) vs. Standard Kevlar coating that deteriorates faster with use.

3. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION

The 82d CES Fire Protection flight has been utilizing the AFNET provided computers to conduct reviews and found 3 other business model products. All other companies did not meet requirements in regard to availability and number of 3D expandable pockets on both the pants and coat, multiple radio microphone clip locations on the coat, Removable Squish knee and elbow pads for repair and replacement of damaged materials, and Pioneer Reinforcement Fabric that was more durable creating a longer lasting set of gear for Rescue and EMS responses.

4. STEPS TO PRECLUDE FUTURE BRAND NAME AWARDS

The salient characteristics offers a more efficient ability to carry and store tools and equipment on the responder without having to transit back and forth to an apparatus continuously throughout an emergency.

Also, the salient characteristics allow for the positioning of the microphone for the radios to be hooked on to either the right or left chest area avoiding microphone cord entanglement of the responder and debris on a fire scene

5 . OTHER FACTORS:

SAFB Fire Department has a requirement for the procurement of Procurement and delivery of thirty-four

(34) New PGI Fireline Multi Mission Field Coat TAN with Lime/Yellow/Silver Triple Trim, Squish Elbow Pads, Lime/Yellow/Silver sewn letters on top of the coat and the American flag on the left arm and thirty-four (34) NEW PGI Fireline Multi Mission Field Pant TAN with Lime/Yellow/Silver Triple

Trim and Squish Knee Pads. The manufacturer’s part number for these items are PGI#58000-00- 147075/5804775 Tan Coat 7oz Sigma (with PGI#FL-26 (580)Lime/Yellow/Silver Triple Trim, PGI#FL- 78 2" Lime/Yellow/Silver Letters Sewn on lettering Top of Coat Back "SAFB FD", and PGI#FL92 80100-1 America Flag Left Arm) and PGI#78000-147075/78047750Tan Pant 7oz Sigma (with PGI#FL- 26 (780)Lime/Yellow/Silver Triple Trim and PGI#FL-88 Squish Knee Pad).

Provide 34 PGI Fireline Multi Mission Field Coat TAN, 7 oz. Sigma 4 Star with PF Zero DWR Finish 7 osy / 235 gsm, Twill Weave, Meets NFPA 1951 Utility Standard on Technical Rescue, Meets NFPA 1977 Standards on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting, 4 in. Alpine style collar eliminates the need for a separate throat strap and includes a built-in hanger loop, Articulated 6-panel contoured sleeve panels and pleated elbows, Seamless shoulder eliminates seam pressure points when wearing a pack and allows better range of motion, Rugged, tear and abrasion resistant Pioneer twill reinforced elbows and cuffs, Elasticized cuffs with expansion gussets and adjustable hook and loop tab closures interface perfectly with gloves, Four generous sized pockets with hook and loop flap closures: Two expandable 3-D cargo pockets complete with built-in hand warmers, water bottle holder and key ring clasp, Expandable 3-D utility pocket on right breast with D-ring sewn on bottom corner for hanging gloves or accessories, Expandable 3-D radio pocket on left breast. Heavy-duty and glove-friendly FR Zytel nylon double-pull, self-locking zipper front closure with storm fly flap secured by hook and loop closures, Detachable flashlight holder on storm fly flap, Mic tabs on both left and right upper chest/shoulder area, High visibility 3M Scotchlite Triple Trim, SQUISH PAD Technology ELBOW Pads, Pioneer Reinforcement Fabric – Twill Weave, 2-inch Lime/Yellow/Silver Triple Trim, 2-inch Lime/Yellow/Silver Letters Sewn on lettering Top of Coat to read - SAFB FD, NOMEX American Flag Left Arm, ALL Sizes required to be selected by the End User. Provide 34 PGI Fireline Multi Mission Field Pant TAN 7 oz. Sigma 4 Star with PF Zero DWR Finish 7 osy / 235 gsm, Twill Weave, Meets NFPA 1951 Utility Standard on Technical Rescue, Meets NFPA 1977 Standards on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting, Elasticized waistband with take-up straps, Seven 2

in. wide belt loops and snap at the waist, Super-strong, self-locking FR Zytel zipper fly, Six pockets including expandable 3-D cargo pockets, all with hook and loop flap closures, Water bottle holder inside right cargo pocket, Articulated knee and contoured leg panels, Knee high FR Zytel leg zippers allow Knee-high donning and doffing with boots on, Elasticized cuffs with expansion gussets and adjustable tab closures interface perfectly with boots, Rugged, tear-resistant, Pioneer reinforced knees and cuffs, FR Zytel side access zipper openings, High visibility triple-trim with color options, Flame-resistant ID label sewn down on four sides facilitates tracking and identification through barcoding, sequential numbering, and personalization, SQUISH PAD Technology KNEE Pads, Pioneer Reinforcement Fabric Twill Weave, 2-inch Lime/Yellow/Silver Triple Trim, ALL Sizes required to be selected by the End User

5. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S DETERMINATION

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a brand name is reasonably available.

BRADFORD L. SHIELDS, Major, USAF Commander, 82d Civil Engineer Squadron

1st Ind, 82 CONS/PKBB

The above justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

LAUREN SCHEIDEGGER

Contracting Officer

2nd Ind, 82 CONS/PKBB

The above justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Approved/Disapproved

LAURA MCREE

PKB Flight Chief