JacketShipboard- JA C2_Redacted_SAM.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the Jacket, Cold Weather (Shipboard) issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Clothing and Textiles Supply Chain. The solicitation is for 9,600 Cold Weather Jackets (NSN: 8415-01-495-0884) in 5 sizes, with a maximum contract quantity of 93,750 over three years. The current contractor, Valley Apparel, LLC, has been experiencing production challenges, including difficulties with subcontractors and moving production in-house, which has impacted their ability to meet contract requirements.

The acquisition will use FAR Part 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency, to limit competition to two vendors who have previously expressed interest and two established vendors. The government intends to issue awards to responsible offerors that can provide the quickest delivery solution, with a period of performance of nine months from the award date. C&T is actively working on a competitive follow-on solicitation for a separate contract anticipated to be issued in May 2025, with deliveries beginning in March 2026. The total estimated annual quantity is 25,000 units, with a contract guaranteed minimum quantity of 6,264 units in the first year.