Notice of Intent to Sole Source - OCO BPA.pdf

Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Blanket Purchase Agreement

Subject: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Blanket Purchase Agreement for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) Deployment Gear and Clothing

The 81st Contracting Squadron, Keesler AFB, hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). This requirement satisfies the need for the uninterrupted, rapid procurement of specialized OCO deployment gear, uniforms, and clothing.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.

The Government’s determination to award to a single source is made in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 12.201-1, "Simplified Procedures", 41 U.S.C. 1901, and RFO 8.103(a)(4), "Acquisition from Nonprofit Agencies Employing People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled" (the AbilityOne Program). An approved Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition is attached for reference.

The basis for this sole-source determination rests on the following unique and combined requirements, which no other known source can satisfy:

Mandatory Source Requirement: A significant portion of the required items are on the AbilityOne Procurement List (PL). In accordance with RFO 8.103(a)(4) and 41 U.S.C. Chapter 85, the Government is required to "buy supplies or services that are on the Procurement List maintained by the Committee unless a purchase exception applies" since items are not available through UNICOR.

Specialized Logistical Capability: The requirement demands more than standard retail supply.

The vendor must possess the proven logistical capability to consolidate both the mandatory AbilityOne items and all other specified gear into cohesive, rapid-response deployment "kits."

This "kitting" capability is critical for supporting short-notice, urgent deployment taskings.

Strict Regulatory Compliance: All items must strictly adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36- 2903 (Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel) and meet the specialized environmental and tactical standards dictated by combatant command Reporting Instructions (RIs) for the specific contingency theater.

Market research confirms the unique position of the prospective awardee. While other suppliers of military clothing were contacted, they affirmed their inability to meet the mandatory AbilityOne requirement combined with the critical kitting and rapid-response logistics.

Consequently, only the prospective awardee is capable of meeting the full scope of this requirement without causing unacceptable delays and mission degradation.

REQUIREMENT DETAILS

Description: The requirement encompasses a range of specialized military uniforms, Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) items, severe weather gear, boots, and tactical equipment mandated for deployment.

Ordering Period: 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031.

NAICS Code: 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing)

Size Standard: 600 employees

PSC Code: 8415 (Clothing, Special Purpose)

SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION

Interested parties who believe they can satisfy the entirety of the requirements described herein may identify their interest and capability by responding to this notice. This is not a request for proposal, and the Government does not intend to pay for any information received. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.

Questions concerning this notice can be addressed to the attention of Rachel Davis at 228-377- 1851.

Approved Disapproved

Paul M. Bennett Contracting Officer