NOI to Sole Source Winter Bee INC for JROTC PT shorts
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically the DEPT OF THE NAVY under the Dept Of Defense, has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole-source, Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to Winter Bee, Inc. DBA (L.A. Speedy), INC. for JROTC PT shorts. This procurement is for the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (MCJROTC) Program and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Interested parties may submit capability statements for consideration. The response deadline is February 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. The place of performance is Quantico, VA 22134, United States.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the purchase of 25,330 physical training (PT) shorts for the MCJROTC Program. These shorts must be U.S.-manufactured mesh athletic shorts, available in sizes XS-4XL, olive drab color, made from 100% polyester mesh (160 gsm), with specific construction details including a drawstring and an interior pocket. The shorts must also feature "MCJROTC" embroidered in gold Arial font on the left leg.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b), FAR 13.501(a)(ii), and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) (Only one responsible source)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 8415 (Clothing, Special Purpose)
- Published Date: January 27, 2026
- Response Date: February 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST
Rationale for Sole Source
The sole-source justification is based on the critical need for strict uniformity in appearance across all MCJROTC units, a standard that LA Speedy has consistently met for the past two years. Introducing a new vendor is deemed to jeopardize this uniformity, create administrative burdens for instructors, and risk costly reissues if products fail to meet precise standards for color, material, sizing, and embroidery. Market research indicated that while many apparel manufacturers exist, none could meet the specific, repeatable uniform characteristics achieved by the incumbent.
Efforts to Solicit & Future Competition
Previous efforts over two years to engage with multiple companies did not yield samples that matched the established standard, primarily due to inconsistencies in color, fabric weight, embroidery, or sizing. The MCJROTC program does not anticipate competing future procurements for these supplies unless a viable alternative source emerges that can meet the stringent uniformity requirements.
Relevance to Bidders
This Notice of Intent clarifies that the current procurement for MCJROTC PT shorts is a sole-source award to LA Speedy due to unique uniformity requirements and the incumbent's proven ability to meet them. All interested and/or responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which will be considered by the agency.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Edgar Clark (edgar.clark@usmc.mil, 9102865296)