Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

Use this template when limiting competition using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for procurements not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (see FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)). Follow the instructions in red text (delete all RED text once edits are made).

SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISTION

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SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

Department of State
Contracting Activity

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Requiring Activity

Erbil-RSO-LGF

Office of Acquisitions Management
Foreign Service Institute
Office of Foreign Missions
U.S. Mission to the United Nations
Overseas Post Baghdad

SECTION 2: NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED

Brand name justification for the purchase of 5.11 brand Tactical Pants, Jackets and Packable jackets for LGF members.
PR16090340 - Erbil-RSO-LGF- Tactical Pants, Jackets, and Packable Jackets

SECTION 3: DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S NEEDS

The requested items –Tactical Pants, Jackets and Packable jackets are being procured exclusively from the 5.11 brand. This brand has been our standard and official uniform provider for the past twelve (12) years, and it continues to serve as the established uniform for our personnel. Maintaining uniformity is essential for professional appearance, operational efficiency, and organizational identity. Since we already have existing stock of 5.11 uniforms in our warehouse, switching to another brand would result in inconsistencies in quality, design, and appearance. Mixing different brands would compromise the standardized look of our team and negatively impact both operational cohesion and corporate image. Additionally, 5.11 uniforms and gear are proven to meet the durability, comfort, and performance standards required for our daily operations. Any deviation from the current supplier would not only disrupt uniformity but also potentially lower the quality and reliability of the item provided to our personnel. For these reasons, procurement of Tactical Pants, Jackets and Packable jackets from the 5.11 brand is necessary to maintain uniform standardization, compatibility with existing inventory, and continuity of the organization's established uniform program

SECTION 4: IDENTIFICATION OF THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN

FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1), the Contracting Officer has deemed only one source reasonably available based on the following: