TAB 1 JA Broadfall Trousers.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for Navy Broadfall Dress Trousers, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Clothing and Textiles Supply Chain. The proposed acquisition is a bridge contract for 183 days to purchase 22,500 pairs of Men's Broadfall Trousers with Zipper, Wool Serge, Navy Blue, with a current contract (SPE1C1-20-D-1213) awarded to Creighton A.B. Inc. that expires on November 24, 2024.

The justification highlights the need for a bridge contract due to unexpected delays in awarding a new competitive contract, increased Navy recruitment class sizes, and the complexity of manufacturing these trousers. The bridge contract will cover deliveries from June 2025 through October 2025, with an average monthly forecast of 5,104 pairs. The government intends to make a single award to Creighton, the incumbent manufacturer, to ensure uninterrupted production and avoid critical supply shortages that could impact Navy recruit training and graduation ceremonies. The competitive follow-on solicitation is planned for a 60-month term with five price tiers, with an anticipated target award date in late June 2025.