B01 Brand Name Clothing CRF redacted.pdf

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CRYE Field Clothing and Insulation Layer
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This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition to limit the procurement of Crye Precision G4 FR Field clothing and insulation layer to a brand name requirement under FAR 13.106-1.

The key details are:

  • The requirement is for fire-resistant Crye Precision G4 FR Field Top and Pant in OCP/Multicam pattern, and an insulation layer jacket, all to be used in an arctic environment.
  • The Crye Precision items were selected after market research and field testing showed they were the only products meeting the unique characteristics required, such as less than 3% cotton and fire-resistance.
  • The contracting officer has determined this is a brand name specific procurement under FAR 13.106-1, and the government will seek out additional manufacturers for future acquisitions to widen competition.
  • The related federal contract opportunity is Solicitation W50S7E-24-Q-0030, a 100% small business set-aside request for quotes for the Crye Precision clothing and insulation layer, with a due date of September 10, 2024.

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Is my requirement Brand Name Specific or Sole Source?

Brand Name Specifc: Sole Source:

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133d AIRLIFT WING - CONTRACTING OFFICE

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Over the Micro-Purchase Limit and under the Simplified Acqusition Threshold

Part 1: General Information

Date:

Unit:

Resource Advisor:

Requirement Title:

Est. Cost:

Name of person completing this justification:

INSTRUCTIONS: Use this form, after completion of the Market Research Report, to document the justification to limit competition to a specific brand or to one sole source vendor. IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) "Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization)." IAW 8.405-6 for FSS, 13.106-1 for

Brand Name specific and 13.106-3 for Sole Source

Your Requirement justifies a specific brand name that is only available from the manufacturer. Only one vendor sells the requirement, meaning there is no competition available for the requirement. Sole Source requirements are rare.

Your requirement justifies a specific brand name and it can be purchased from numerous vendors, such as manufacturer authorized dealers. Since there is more than one vendor, competition can be obtained from the vendors who sell the requirement.

IAW 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Soliciting from a single source go to page 2

What actions, if any, the Government may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before future acquisitions are requires?

AF Form 9 Number:

Name of proposed Brand Name (manufacturer & model number) or Sole Source Vendor:

Part 2: Justifying circumstances

Unique characteristics or circumstances that justify the use of a specific brand name or a sole source vendor:

Document Market Research on "Customer Market Research Report"

Brief descripton of supplies/services required and intended use: (detailed description will be on the Purchase Request document)

2/26/2022 https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/133AW/MSG/Contracting/Contracting/%233 A02 Market Research Report from Customer.pdf https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-13#FAR_13_106_1

Customer Name, Rank Customer Digital Signature

CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINATION

Contracting Officer Name, Rank Contracting Officer Digital Signature

"I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and I determine that completing this purchase as a

Part 3: Contracting Officer Determination and Approval

Limited competition of an order under a Federal Supply Schedule, IAW FAR 8.405-6. This form is being used to satisfy documentation requirement of FAR 8.405-6(b)(2).

Contracting Officer Comments:

is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the supplies or services hereis described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition."

Sole Source Justification IAW FAR 13.106-3. This form is being used to satisfy documentation requirement of FAR 13.106-

3(b)(3)(i).

Brand Name Justification IAW FAR 13.106-1. This form is being used to satisfy required determination of FAR 13.106-

1(b)(1)(i).

Requirement Title:

Est. Cost:

Name of person completing this justification:

2/26/2022

Date: 16 May 2024
Unit: 133 CRF
Resource Advisor: MSgt Kevin Hedlund
AF Form 9 Number:
Name of proposed Brand Name manufacturer model number or Sole Source Vendor: Crye Precision G4 FR Field Pant & Top
Customer Name Rank: TSgt Micheal Schuette
2024-05-16T11:42:54-0500
SCHUETTE.MICHEAL.MARK.1469442795
Contracting Officer Name Rank: Ann Feist, Lt Col
2024-08-12T14:53:51-0500
FEIST.ANN.KATHRYN.1138178338

Text1: 1. Crye Precision G4 FR Field Top (QNT 80): OCP/Multi-Cam Pattern, must be made out of material that is less than 3% cotton, must be fire retardant, Velcro cinch cuffs, must have Velcro chest pocket with flap.

2. Crye Precision G4 FR Field Pant(QNT 80): OCP/Multi-Cam pattern, must be made out of material that is less than 3% cotton, must be fire retardant, reinforced knife pocket, Velcro fly, adjustable waist with Velcro adjust tabs.

3.Insulation Layer (QNT 40): Reversible jacket with OCP/Multi-cam first side and black on second side, insulation of 80g that transfers moisture away from the body to keep dry and warm, nylon ripstop shell to protect from wind and water, breathable and fast drying, insulated hood, internal pockets, must have Velcro for name tapes and rank, must be 21oz or less.

Text2: Unique characteristics include a OCP/Multi-cam field top and pant that is fire retardant as well as less than 3% cotton material. Through market research and field testing Crye Precision is the only manufacturer that offers both these distinct characteristics in one uniform (G4 FR Field Pant and Top). Also, due to the nature of the Arctic Environment you must wear PPE at all times to include gloves. This lowers your dexterity and the the Velcro pockets and cinch cuffs allow you to access the full potential of the uniform.
Text3: Government will seek out additional manufacture uniforms to test for form and function to widen the competitive field.
Text4: BRAND NAME posting, as qualities of the Crye product have been tested by the CRF members, amongst many other brands (to include Army's IHWCU, Massiff M20, Beyond, AF Supply issue, and the Crye G4 (non-FR and FR)) to ensure fast drying, proper functioning, proper fit, minimal wear and tear and max comfort. The Crye products were found to resist wear and tear, be very fast drying, are comfortable and are fire resistant. The fast drying time is very important due to these uniforms being for an arctic mission where members will deal with being cold and wet. Will post this Brand Name Specific to meet the clothing requirement for an Arctic mission.
Requirement Title: CRF Crye Precision
Est Cost:
Name of person completing this justification: TSgt Micheal Schuette
Check Box5: Off
Check Box6: Yes
Check Box7: Off

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