N6883618Q0449_Sole_Source_Redacted_-_Blue_Angels_Show_Suits.pdf

MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE

subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN ACQUISITION

UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

1. BACKGROUND:

1. FAR 13.106-1 states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, 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).

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

11. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

The service or material listed on PR N3092918RC007FC is sole source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for this material or service and it is restricted to the following source:

Manufacturer: The Sewing Box

Mfr. Address: 1095 N Navy Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32526

The US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron requires 88 tailor made "Aviator" style NOMEX flight suits with embroidery and Blue Angel Crest, as well as air show Commitment Clothing and Enlisted

Dickie Style Uniform Alterations for the Blue Angel current and new team members (officer and enlisted) on an as need basis for the 2019 Air Show Season.

The Period of Performance is 30 September 2018 through 29 September 2019.

111. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IS

BASED ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. X ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE (select all that apply):

1. X RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes in the item or service required.

Blue Angels' Show Suits shall be organizational clothing in accordance with the ceremonial uniform instructions United States Navy Uniform Regulations NAVPERS 156651, Chapter 6, Section 2, Article 6201.4 and Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (NAVFLIGHTDEMRONSQ) Blue Angels

Officer official squadron uniform. The construction of the Blue Angels Officer's flight/show suits are currently made by The Sewing Box previously Feminine Flair who constructed and/or made the flight suits since 1976. The flight/show suit that is currently constructed is The Sewing Box design so the Blue

Angels are unable to send the design to other vendors, thus preventing any legal action towards the Navy

Flight Demonstration Squadron and/or Department of the Navy. The Sewing Box has all measurements for the current team members which would produce numerous problems if another vendor was selected because all their measurements would have to be redone and new flight suits issued to the team members returning. This would not only produce a delay but increase costs to the team.

2. EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS. The item or service is only available from the

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

3. X OTHER REASONS.

Due to the Blue Angel air show tempo, the vendor needs to be flexible to accommodate the Blue Angles' schedule. It is also in the best interest of the Blue Angels to have a local vendor who can again accommodate their schedule to meet their needs, so they can accomplish their mission. A Request for

Information (RFD was posted on NECO /FedBizOps on 21 August 2018. No responses were received from the RFI. Several vendors in the Pensacola Area were also contacted and were not capable of meeting the requirement.

Airware Inc.- Currently produces Blue Angels' enlisted uniforms. Vendor is not interested nor has the means to construct the flight/show suits or alterations.

Julies Sew Shop - A small woman owned business who is not interested in constructing the show suits;

vendor is primarily interested only in alterations due to the amount of employees. They also do not have the means to do any embroidery.

Wings and Things Sewing. A small business that currently does not have the employees to construct the flight/show suits. Also, they are unable to be flexible to accommodate the Blue Angels Schedule.

B. BRAND NAME. Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

C. UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY. The supplies or are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Govemment would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in a work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine processing time would result in injury to the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above item/service is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:

1. Date on which the requirement was first identified:

2. Required delivery date/period of performance:

3. Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required: Explain the impact to the mission if the date above is not met, any special circumstances or conditions that exist which validate the requirement as "urgent, " estimated production lead time for the item, etc.

4 . If appropriate, include any additional pertinent information.

IV. CERTIFICATIONS/APPROVALS:

A. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation best of my knowledge and belief.

Bryan H. Pace, LT, sq USN 850.452.2151 1 1 SEP 18

Signature Name (Printed) / Phone # Date

B. Certification/Approval.