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BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION DOCUMENTATION

($5,000 to SAT/Open Market)

1. The service or supply listed on N63285-19-SU00264 is brand name and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material or service.

2. Restricted to the following source. Provide original manufacturer’s name. (If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Manufacturer: PARACLETE, HIGH SPEED GEAR, and UNITED SHIELD Manufacturer POC & Phone #: Sales representative (336) 880-5382 / (910) 325-

1000 Mfr. Address: 2102 Southwest 2nd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33069

87 Old Hammock Rd, Swansboro, NC 28584

Manufacturers Dealer/Rep: SRT Supply, Ken Rose (770-712-9674)

Dealer/Rep Address/Phone #: PO Box# 386, St. Petersburg, FL 33731, www.srtsupply.com

770-712- 9674

3. Identification of the justification rationale. The acquisition is being conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a single source. The justification for restricting competition is

(1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

(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).

(ii) Where a single source is identified to provide a portion of a purchase because that portion of the purchase specifies a particular brand-name item, the documentation in paragraph

(b)(1)(i) of this section only applies to the portion of the purchase requiring the brand-name item.

The documentation should state it is covering only the portion of the acquisition which is brand-name.

Note: When restricting consideration to an item peculiar to one manufacturer (e.g., a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer), an ordering activity must justify its action. Brand name specifications shall not be used unless the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government’s requirements, and market research indicates other companies’ similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency’s need.

DEPAR TM ENT OF T HE NAVY

HEADQUARTERS

NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE

27130 TELEGRAPH ROAD

QUANTICO VA 22134 -2253

4. Description of the item or service required, statement that the requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government, the estimated cost, and required delivery date or performance period.

SIX (6) DHS SRT PLATE CARRIER BASEVEST W/AXIIIA PLATE BACKERS SPCFY SIZE

COLOR ID PNLS (PART# DHSZE3BV0J)

SIX (6) LOWER AB PROTECTOR W/AXIIIA(1 SINGLE UNIT (PART#

DHSLB6AXDOS0J)

SIX (6) ADMIN POUCH (PART# DHSFBIN00MA0J)

SIX (6) UNITED SHIELD SPEC OPS DELTAGEN II LVL-IIIA (PART# UNISODGENIIL)

TWELVE (12) POINT BLANK 10079 10X12 LEVELIV PLATE SHOOTERS CUT

(PART# PBPLT080TCSE)

SIX (6) HIGH SPEED GEAR HANDCUFF TACOMOLLE (PART# HSG11DC00MC)

SIX (6) HIGH SPEED GEAR EXTENDED PISTOL TACO MOLLE (PART# HSG11PT00MC)

TWELVE (12) HIGH SPEED GEAR MOLLE PISTOLTACO HOLDS 1 PISTOL MAG

(PART# HSG11PT00MC)

SIX (6) HIGH SPEED GEAR MAG-NET DUMPPOUCH V2 MOLLE (PART# HSG12DP00MC)

SIX (6) HIGH SPEED GEAR M3T MULTIMISSION MEDICAL (PART# HSG12M3T0MC)

SIX (6) HSG MINI EOD POUCH V2 EOD ORMEDICAL / UTILITY POUCH

(PART# HSG12ME00MC)

SIX (6) HIGH SPEED 1.75 RIGGER BELT W/VELCRO NO D-RING SIZE MEDIUM

(PART# HSG31BV01MC)

SIX (6) HIGH SPEED GEAR SURE GRIPPADDED BELT MULTICAM (PART# HSG31PB01MC)

SIX (6) HSG TRIPPLE SHINGLE MOLLETACO HOLDS 3 AR MAGS TO CHEST (PART#

HSG45TA00MC)

SIX (6) HSG MAP V2 MOLLE SMALL ADMINPOUCH WITH TWO MAG SLOTS (PART#

HSG14MAP0MC)

5. Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to this/these source(s) (unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this/these suggested source(s) can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources. Provide a description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results OR a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

PARACLETE ARMIS Base Vest With BCIIIA Ballistics Dual Quick Release Buckles

This unique vest offers the following essential features:

o Ergonomic carrier shape offers optimum protective coverage while maintaining maximum maneuverability (Front, Back, and Sides) o Can be easily changed to non-release or adapted for right or left handed release o Available with WARSOC™ H3 Buckle system for easy donning and doffing o Exceptionally strong and durable outer shell construction o Integrated torso mesh padding system placed within weave lining improves airflow and breathability o Raised air channel padding with Durable Water Repellant (DWR) inner material o Padded shoulder strapping system provides adjustability and load bearing support o Ambidextrous cable channel openings on the chest o Hidden wire routing channels o Release system only requires pull cable and cummerbund adaptor o Internal cummerbund helps stabilize the vest and provides a secure fit (kit) o Sleeves inside each External Cummerbund accommodates ballistic inserts o Removable Front Flaps to secure the External Cummerbund o Kangaroo pocket on Front Flap includes 3 rifle magazine inserts o Heavy duty, reinforced “man down” strap o External, bottom loading, hard armor plate pocket in the front and rear o Plate pocket per carrier size: Small: 8” x 10”, Medium –

3XL: 10” x 12” o MOLLE Compatible Webbing Attachment System o High Visibility, Removable 3” x 9” ID Panels in the front and back o Bottom grommets for drainage o

The Naval Criminal Investigative Service Contingency Response Field Office (NCIS CRFO) Special

Agent Corps, Active Duty United States Navy Members, and Senior Management has completed a long and extensive research initiative to determine the highest level of body armor and components needed to adequately protect personnel operating world-wide, in austere and hostile environments, while remaining fiscally responsible. The research initiative encompassed receiving input from the Department of

Defense, and Local, State, and Federal law enforcement counterparts currently operating within the aforementioned regions. As a result, it was determined PARACLETE ARMIS Base Vest is the only manufacture who offers a new, innovative approach to body armor design. This highly scalable, side-opening vest will allow the NCIS CRFO personnel the flexibility to configure the body armor system to meet mission specific needs. This includes the capability to release the complete vest in one quick motion, providing the operator the ability to immediately jettison their armor in the event he or she has the misfortune of an emergency or accidental water entry. The operator will maintain the ability to select the specific level of protection needed, while enhancing mobility, agility and substantially improving the range of motion for the operator.

CRFO supports all United States Armed Forces, Navy, Marine Crops, Army, Air Forces, and Coast Guard.

The Spec Ops Delta Gen II helmet will give us the flexibility to integrate with all the services during combat. This helmet will allow us to attach and use communication equipment provided by the different services, creating a seamless transition between any mission. The rail system on this helmet is specifically designed to attach mission required equipment. For example; weapons light, video camera, up-armor side cover, flip-up visor, side strobe light, eye protection and many more. This helmet also provides the ability to attach night vision equipment. The Spec Ops

Delta Gen II helmet is currently being used by the Armed Forces and will keep our agents uniformed among the operators. Having the same appearance as the operators helps the wearer not stand out among the group and become an easy target for the enemy. The Spec Ops Delta

Gen II helmet has a Rapid Adjustment Dial BOA retention system with two way adjustments;

this allows the user to quickly don the helmet in safely and quickly matter. This is also vital when rapidly removing the helmet during a drowning scenario. The United Shield International

BOA retention harness with Rapid Adjustment Dial is a stand-alone chinstrap to feature dial-adjustable fit that can be adjusted on the go. The BOA Closure System provides the ability to adjust fit, stabilize the helmet when running and in prone position, as well as increase comfort while remaining lightweight and durable. The carbon fiber material and Ultra Comfort padding system on this helmet makes it one of the lightest helmets available on the market. This will decrease fatigue during combat and on longer missions. The Ultra Comfort padding system material is specially designed to keep the user cool when operating in high temperature climates and warm in higher altitudes. This padding system exceeds U.S. Military Specifications and out performs all other padding systems.

6. Other information to support a sole source buy:

This request is to ensure the appearance, performance, and mission critical standards are identical among all NCIS CRFO agents. The PARACLETE ARMIS Base vest will provide flexibility to handle the numerous contingency operations CRFO is required to support throughout OCONUS and CONUS

AORs which will serve as a dual purpose vest creating future cost saving. Furthermore, this vest is used across multiple services and ensures CRFO’s compatibility and integration into the different units in which the NCIS CRFO supports throughout various Combatant Commands. These units have mandated all personnel in supporting roles maintain uniformity, thus providing everyone operating within the unit, the ability to share and use identical equipment with little to no modification.

The vendor/dealer SRT Supply has designed a fiduciary responsible kit with associated mandatory items integrated into the PARACLETE ARMIS Base Vest. These items are further delineated above and in accompanying attachment to the PR. If approved, the vendor will in person, properly outfit all the agents at CRFO with the required gear and assure the correct items are delivered. The purchased vest will be custom fitted to the operator, drastically minimizing the future need for bulk purchasing of body armor which is considered unsafe, and fiscally irresponsible. Once the PARACLETE ARMIS Base

Vest and associated mandatory items are approved for purchase, the future purchasing of required body armor will be limited only to the purchase associated with outfitting newly assigned Special Agents to the NCIS CRFO. The vendor is local and will maintain a 24 – 48 hour turnaround time if any equipment is damaged or needs alterations. This will reduce gear down time as well as save shipping costs associated with back and forth shipping.

United Shield International SPEC OPS Delta GEN II Level IIIA Helmet is specifically requested to ensure the best possible protection is offered to NCIS CRFO personnel deploying to combat AORS.

This helmet provides flexibility to handle the numerous contingency operations CRFO is required to support. This helmet is used across multiple services and ensures CRFO’s compatibility and integration into the different units in which we support through different Combatant Commands. These units require all personnel in supporting roles look the same to ensure uniformity. This allows everyone in the unit to share and use identical equipment with little to no modification when needed.

This helmet can also be used for CONUS contingencies as well as overseas deployments reducing the cost of buying only one helmet vice two helmets for both mission sets.

7. TECHNICAL OR REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION:

I Certify That The Facts And Representations Under My Cognizance Which Are Included In This Justification, Which Form A Basis For This Justification, Are Complete And Accurate.