JA_Uniform_BPA_Brand_Name_JA.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES

1155 DEFENSE PENTAGON

WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1155

ACQUISITION DIRECTORATE

August 23, 2016

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

UNDER FAR PART 6

I. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity (FAR 6.303-2(b)(1))

Agency:

Terry Walker Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) 5741 General Washington Drive, Suite A Alexandria, VA 22312

Contracting Activity:

Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Services / Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) 1155 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301-1155

II. Nature and/or description of the action (FAR 6.303-2(b)(2))

This is a brand name procurement for PFPA Pentagon Police Department Officer uniforms. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(ii), the uniforms manufactured by 5.11 Tactical, Elbeco Uniforms, Marlow, Horace Small, Samuel Broome, Bates, Crye Precision and Blauer Uniforms are essential because the Pentagon Police Department’s officer uniform is currently comprised of these unique brands.

III. Supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (FAR 6.303-2(b)(3))

PFPA considers essential uniformity of apparel features and appearance between officers and training instructors. This order will replenish existing uniform stocks.

• Blackhawk, Uniform item(s) including:

o Balaclava

• Safriland/Hatch, Uniform item(s) including:

o Gloves

• Elbeco, Uniform item(s) including:

o Hat Ball Cap Pentagon Police

• Head to Toe, Uniform item(s) including:

o Hat Ball Cap PFPA

• TRU-SPEC, Uniform item(s) including:

o Hats

Uniform and Alteration BPA Page 2 o Jacket o Shirts, Combat o Pants, Rain

• Galls, Uniform item(s) including:

o Hat Class A Duty, 8 point Unisex o Hat Covers

• Midway, Uniform item(s) including:

o Hat, Class A,

• Marlow White, Uniform item(s) including:

o Hat, Class A Duty

• Bayly, Uniform item(s) including:

o Hat Band, Class A, Brass o Hat Band, Class A, Fabric

• Blauer Uniforms including:

o Hazmat Job Shirt o Rain Coat o Shirt, Mock Turtleneck o Shirt, Turtleneck

• 5.11 Tactical clothiers, including:

o Shirt, Jacket o Shirt, Turtleneck

• Horace Small Uniforms including but not limited to:

o Shirts, Long and short sleeves

• Samuel Broome Uniforms including but not limited to:

o Tie

• Bates Uniforms including but not limited to:

o Shoes

• Crye Precision Uniforms including but not limited to:

o Jacket

Note: See the PFPA Uniform Catalog August 2016 for full description of items for each brands.

IV. Statutory authority (FAR 6.303-2(b)(4))

The statutory authority permitting this action is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

V. Justification for the cited authority (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5))

PFPA’s Police Department standard uniform items use the brands mentioned above. It is essential for the PFPA’s Police Officers to continue with the current brands as procuring similar uniform items will be disruptive to PFPA’s mission.

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First, any uniform variation will be inconsistent in functionality; it will affect an officer’s ability to effectively perform security tasks. The brands mentioned has been field tested and proven to perform over time that is familiar to the officers.

Second, clothing has a significant psychological influence on people's perceptions. The crisp uniform of the police officer conveys power and authority. Therefore, a lack of uniformity and formality would diminish PFPA’s Pentagon Police officers’ credibility and public perception.

Any slight alterations to the style of the uniform will change how citizens will perceive the police officer. Citizens tend to be more cooperative with his or her requests when a police officer’s appearance is trustworthy. People also tend to curb their illegal or deviant behaviors when a police uniform is visible in the area.

Third, PFPA Police Officer current uniforms have specifically placed police badges and identifiable markings on the uniform, which can aid in the detection of imposters. The threat of unauthorized personnel gaining access to DOD facilities by using fake uniforms and duty gear is a serious one with potentially dire consequences. Complete uniformity of appearance is of paramount concern to PFPA.

VI. Efforts made to ensure competition (FAR 6.303-2(b)(6))

In accordance with FAR 5.2, award will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website. This Justification and Approval (J&A) will be made publicly available on the FBO website.

VII. Fair and reasonable price determination (FAR 6.303-2(b)(7))

The Contracting Officer will determine prices to be fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(1).

VIII. Market research (FAR 6.303-2(b)(8))

To identify the capabilities, practices, and standards of the commercial market, research was conducted using the following methods:

• Sources Sought: A sources sought was posted on FBO on December 8, 2015.

• Internet Searches: Google internet search engine was utilized to identify manufacturers of the product and to see if there were other comparable items on the market.

IX. Other facts (FAR 6.303-2(b)(9)) N/A

X. Interested sources (6.303-2(b)(10)) Several vendors that responded to the sources sought.

XI. Actions to remove or overcome barriers to competition (FAR 6.303-2(b)(11))

There are no known competitive barriers other than brand name.

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XII. Certifications and approvals

A. Requirements Certification

Per FAR 6.303-2(c), I certify that the supporting data that forms a basis for this justification is complete and accurate.

Terry Walker, Contracting Officer Representative Date

B. Contracting Officer Certification

Per FAR 6.303-2(b)(12), I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Isiah Mack, WHS, AD Contracting Officer Date

8/23/2016