Single Source Justification - CES Deployment Gear (Redacted).pdf

This Single Source Justification document for a Simplified Acquisition details a requirement by the 60th Civil Engineering Squadron (60 CES) for deployment clothing. The procurement is being conducted through the AbilityOne Program, which provides employment opportunities for people who are blind or have significant disabilities. The document justifies a single-source award to 1 Store Solutions, a participating nonprofit agency under the AbilityOne Program, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.704.

The requirement stems from a Command Force Instruction dated 30 September 2019 for deployment gear. Market research confirms commercial alternatives exist, but the statutory preference for AbilityOne Program agencies eliminates the need for additional competition. The contracting activity will undertake continuous monitoring of the AbilityOne Procurement List and engage early with AbilityOne agencies to ensure responsible stewardship of future acquisitions. The Contracting Officer, John De Pedro, has determined on 22-Sep-2025 that only a single source is reasonably available for this requirement.