JA_document_OPFM_uniform.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES

1155 DEFENSE PENTAGON

WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1155

Control No. WHS-2019-0053

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION UNDER SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES

FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS

UNDER FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) 13.5

Pentagon Fire Marshal and Alteration Services

1. AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY: The Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate, Facilities Services

Directorate, Standards and Compliance Division, Office of the Pentagon Fire Marshal

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: WHS/FSD/MS/Standards and Compliance Division is requesting the approval of a sole source justification for OPFM uniform purchase to

Morgan’s Inc. /Muscatello’s located at 900 Rhode Island Ave. NE, Washington, DC

20018-1734. This action will be a firm-fixed price BPA utilizing Fiscal Year (FY) 2019

PPMPRS funding with a total estimated value of $29,832.44. The anticipated period of performance (PoP) is for a twelve month period and four option periods.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: The Government requires a variety of uniform pieces for new employees and to replace existing worn-out pieces for the Office of the Pentagon Fire Marshal (OPFM). The OPFM uniform collection includes the following pieces (sizes and quantities will vary by year):

Class A dress uniform jackets, dark navy blue, male or female, of wool blend no less than 35%, double breasted, gold or silver button (provided by the government) and trim, lower pockets with flaps, badge tab. A patch (provided by the government) shall be attached by stitching sewn on the left sleeve. For Fire

Marshal, affixed to each sleeve is braid consisting of five one-half inch gold braids, sewn on the top side of each sleeve between the seams with the bottom braid three inches above the cuff. For Deputy Fire Marshal, affixed to each sleeve is braid consisting of four one-half inch gold braids, sewn on the top side of each sleeve between the seams with the bottom braid three inches above the cuff. For

Assistant Fire Marshals at Fire Protection Engineer level, affixed to each sleeve is braid consisting of three one-half inch silver braids, sewn on the top side of each sleeve between the seams with the bottom braid three inches above the cuff. For

Assistant Fire Marshals at Fire Protection Specialist level affixed to each sleeve is braid consisting of two one-half inch silver braids, sewn on the top side of each sleeve between the seams with the bottom braid three inches above the cuff.

Class A dress uniform pants, male or female, dark navy blue of wool blend no less than 35%, hip pockets, belt loops. Fitted by inseam and waste. Pants to match jacket color and fabric.

Class A long sleeved, dress uniform shirts, male or female, white, of a blend of no less than 35% cotton, pockets with scalloped flap, badge tab, sewn military creases Fitted by arm length and neck size. A patch (provided by the government) shall be attached by stitching sewn on the left sleeve.

Dress uniform neck ties, male, breakaway clip type. Female neck tabs, both dark navy to match pants and jackets.

Dress shoes, black, leather uniform Oxford, various sizes, high gloss.

Dress socks, 80% cotton, 15% Spandex, 5% Nylon, black or navy blue.

Dress belts, 1-1/4" wide full grain leather, high-gloss finish, nickel or brass buckle.

Ceremonial Hat NY Bell style fire cap with white top, navy band, gold fire department buttons and gold strap or all navy top silver fire department buttons and silver strap.

Class B uniform matching in color, weight of fabric and material weave.

Class B short sleeved, dress uniform shirts, male or female, white, of a blend of no less than 35% cotton, pockets with scalloped flap, badge tab, sewn military creases. Fitted by arm length and neck size. A patch (provided by the government) shall be attached by stitching sewn on the left sleeve.

Flexible fitted baseball cap, dark navy blue with OPFM embroidered logo on front.

Nameplate, brass or silver with black lettering. Size ¾” x 3”.

Customized curved OPFM badges, wallet clip and pin/safety catch.

Class C daily work uniforms matching in color, weight of fabric and material weave.

Plain front work pants, male or female, dark navy blue of cotton blend, no less than 60%, hip pockets and belt loops.

Cargo pants, male or female, dark navy blue of lightweight 65% polyester and

35% poly cotton rip stop, with two cargo pockets and belt loops.

Long sleeved polo shirts, male or female, light blue, dark blue, white or grey, 100% cotton, with DoD logo embroidered on front left side.

Short sleeved polo shirts, male or female, light blue, dark blue, white or grey, 100% cotton, with DoD logo embroidered on front left side.

Work boots, black.

Job shirt, dark navy blue of polyester, cotton blend, with DoD logo embroidered on front left side.

Three-season weather jacket, dark navy blue, with DoD logo embroidered on front left side.

Weatherproof, breathable seam-sealed, rain jacket with polyester bonded softshell.

The contractor shall provide on-going fittings for all personnel and shall have a facility for fittings, exchanges, alterations, and other within 20 miles of the Pentagon.

Performance

Periods

Performance Period Dates Amount

Base Period 05/01/2019-04/30/2020 $ 9,700.00

Option Period I 05/20/2020-04/30/2021 $ 3,000.00

Option Period II 05/20/2021-04/30/2022 $ 6,100.00

Option Period III 05/20/2022-04/30/2023 $ 3,000.00

Option Period IV 05/20/2023-04/30/2024 $ 6,000.00

6 month extension IAW

52.217-8

$ 3,200.00

Base + All Options $31,000.00

4. AUTHORITY CITED: This action is under the procedures of under the procedures of

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.5 under the authority of:

☒41 U.S.C. 1901, Simplified Acquisition Procedures

☐41 U.S.C. 1903, Special Emergency Procurement Authority

5. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED: The rationale for the use of Muscatello’s is based on market research conducted in 2019. None of the other vendors that replied to the sources sought notification are able to provide a facility within 20 miles for fittings.

The uniforms should also match the existing uniform collection to the greatest extent possible. The previous vendor for OPFM uniforms was Muscatello’s.

6. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION: Notice of Intent to sole source was posted on FedBizOpps on February 05, 2019 and one response was received.

Unfortunately, the potential responded didn’t meet the criteria.

7. FAIR AND REASONABLE COST DETERMINATION: The Contracting Officer determines that the anticipated prices will be fair and reasonable by using the techniques identified at FAR 13.106-3(a)(2) to ensure award will be at fair and reasonable prices.

8. MARKET RESEARCH: The market research consist of looking at the WHS/AD in-house strategic sourcing vehicles. In an effort to the capabilities, practices, and standards of the commercial market, research was conducted using the following methods of GSA

Library/ Building Maintenance and Operations (BMO) schedule. Furthermore, a search was conducted through Small Business Administration Dynamic Search using NAICS code-315220 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing. The results are for the following areas of:

Economic Group Maryland Virginia Washington DC

Veteran 15 49 0

SDB Certified 0 6 0

Service-Disabled

Veteran

12 38 0

Hub Zone 2 6 2

8(a) 0 7 0

Woman or

Women Owned

18 31 1

9. ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE USE OF SOLE SOURCE: This was previously awarded to Morgan’s Inc. under contract HQ0034-14-P-0238. They currently conduct business as Muscatello.

10. INTERESTED SOURCES: Universal Spartan LLC (Small Business)

Powell Industries, Inc. (Small Business)

Galls (Large Business)

11. ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION:

Is this acquisition for a non-competitive follow-on acquisition previously awarded on a non-competitive basis?

☐Yes. A copy of the previous justification is attached1. The actions to remove any barriers to competition cited on the previous justification were completed:

☐Yes.

☐No2

☒No.

CERTIFICATION

I, hereby, certify that the supporting data under my cognizance included in this justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

ON FILE

Ariam Kloehn

Contracting Officer Representative/Program Office

Date

ON FILE

Keisha L. Simmons

Contracting Officer

Date

1 IAW PGI 206.303-2(b)(i)(B).

2 If no, then the approval of the J&A shall be IAW PGI 206.304(a)(ii).