Statement of Need (351 SWTS).docx
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This is a Statement of Need (SON) for the procurement of tactical clothing and operational gear to outfit personnel with mission-ready equipment for the 351st Special Warfare Training Squadron at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The requirement encompasses a bulk acquisition of specialized equipment across four categories: footwear (90 pairs of LOWA Zephyr MK2 GTX Mid boots in Coyote), base and physical training apparel (1,100 TX Malibu PT Shorts, 1,200 Balboa Short Sleeve Shirts, 300 Aspen Long Sleeve Tops, and 400 Aspen Long Johns), hot-weather combat apparel (230 G4 Hot Weather Combat Shirts and 230 G4 Hot Weather Combat Pants in Multicam), and operational gear (30 LBT G3 Plate Carriers in Multicam, 30 3H Military Lensatic Tritium Compasses, and 100 SI Ball M Frame Alpha Op.Kit Square Cases). All items must be delivered within 30 calendar days of contract award to a designated receiving depot or logistics facility.
The contractor must deliver all items in new, unused condition with exact manufacturer part numbers, specified sizes, and colors; no substitutions are authorized for critical items without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer. A delivery status report indicating shipping dates and tracking information must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer Representative within 15 days of contract award. The government intends to award this sole-source purchase order to Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. (ADS, Inc.), citing the company's role as an authorized distributor of the specified brands, ability to ensure supply chain continuity, compliance with military safety standards, and capacity to meet the compressed 30-day delivery timeline, which contrasts with typical commercial lead times of up to 120 days for comparable military-grade equipment.
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STATEMENT OF NEED (SON)
Project: Procurement of Tactical Clothing and Operational Gear
1.0 Purpose: The purpose of this contract action is to procure high-quality tactical footwear, hot weather combat apparel, and operational field gear (including plate carriers, compasses, and eye protection). This equipment is necessary to outfit personnel with standard-issue, mission-ready gear to support the requiring activity’s operational readiness and field mission goals.
2.0 Scope or Mission: The scope of this requirement includes the bulk acquisition of tactical clothing and equipment across various sizes and specifications. The overall requirement consists of:
· Footwear: 90 pairs of LOWA Zephyr MK2 GTX Mid boots (Coyote).
· Apparel (Base/PT): 1,100 TX Malibu PT Shorts, 1,200 Balboa Short Sleeve Shirts, 300 Aspen Long Sleeve Tops, and 400 Aspen Long Johns.
· Combat Apparel: 230 G4 Hot Weather Combat Shirts and 230 G4 Hot Weather Combat Pants in Multicam (various sizes).
· Tactical Gear: 30 LBT G3 Plate Carriers (Multicam), 30 3H Military Lensatic Tritium Compasses, and 100 SI Ball M Frame Alpha Op.Kit Square Cases.
3.0 Period and Place of Performance: All supplies are to be delivered within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of contract award. Delivery shall be made to the designated receiving depot or logistics facility.
4.0 Background: Personnel deployed in varied and demanding environments require durable, high-performance tactical gear to ensure safety, mobility, and operational effectiveness. The requested items (including LBT plate carriers, hot weather Multicam combat apparel, and protective eyewear) are standard specialized equipment required to meet the environmental and tactical demands of current operations according to current course curriculum.
5.0 Performance Objectives: The primary performance objective is the accurate and timely fulfillment of the requested tactical gear list. The contractor must ensure:
· All items are delivered in new, unused condition.
· All items match the specific manufacturer part numbers, sizes, and colors requested (e.g., Multicam, Coyote, Black, Tan).
· Delivery is completed within the required timeframe without backorders delaying the primary deployment schedule.
6.0 Deliverables / Schedule: Timely submission of deliverables is essential to successfully completing this requirement. All deliverables shall be prepared and submitted according to the format, content, and schedule described below.
Key Deliverables
| Item No. |
| Deliverable/Item Title |
| Description |
| Delivery Format |
| Due By |
| 1 |
| Tactical Footwear |
| LOWA Zephyr MK2 GTX Mid (Sizes 11.5, 12, 13) |
| Physical Delivery |
| 30 days after contract award |
| 2 |
| PT & Base Apparel |
| Shorts, Balboa Shirts, Aspen Tops/Long Johns |
| Physical Delivery |
| 30 days after contract award |
| 3 |
| Combat Apparel |
| G4 Hot Weather Combat Shirts and Pants (Multicam) |
| Physical Delivery |
| 30 days after contract award |
| 4 |
| Operational Gear |
| Plate Carriers, Compasses, Oakley SI Alpha Kits |
| Physical Delivery |
| 30 days after contract award |
| 5 |
| Delivery Status Report |
| A status report indicating shipping dates and tracking information for the deliverables. |
| Via email to COR |
| 15 days after contract award |
7.0 Operating Constraints: The contractor must adhere strictly to the requested manufacturer part numbers to ensure compatibility with existing uniform and safety standards. Substitutions for critical gear (such as the LBT G3 Plate Carriers, G4 Hot Weather apparel, and SI Ball M Frame Alpha eye protection) are not authorized without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer, as these items are required for specific safety and operational uniformity.
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