Attachment 4-Justification.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Justification (Attachment 4) for a solicitation by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) San Diego. The solicitation is for procuring 400 Individual First Aid Kits (IFAK) or 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 (6x3x3 inches, 13 ounces) constructed of 500 Denier nylon in colors including black, coyote/tan, OD/ranger green, and multicam.

The solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ number 192125HSIVSD021) for commercial products, with quotes due by August 1, 2025, at 9:00 AM ET. The kits will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process and must exactly match the specified brand name product. The first aid kits will be delivered within 30 days of order to 2055 Sanyo Avenue, Suite 120, San Diego, California 92154. The solicitation is unrestricted, with a NAICS code of 339113 and a small business size standard of 800 employees. The justification for sole source procurement is based on "Only one source reasonably available" and the critical need for high-quality emergency medical supplies for ICE agents and officers engaged in high-risk law enforcement duties.