Overseas Contingency Operations Deployment Gear BPA Extension
Overview
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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 Air Force, 81 CONS CC, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source an ordering period extension for the existing Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) Deployment Gear Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) FA301021A0010. This action aims to ensure the uninterrupted, rapid procurement of specialized OCO deployment gear, uniforms, and clothing for personnel stationed in Biloxi, MS. Responses from interested parties are due by June 1, 2026.
Purpose & Justification
This notice signifies the government's intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price extension. It is not a request for competitive proposals. The sole-source determination is based on FAR 6.302-5 and FAR 8.7 (AbilityOne Program), citing unique and combined requirements that no other known source can satisfy. Key justifications include:
- Mandatory AbilityOne Source: A significant portion of required items are on the AbilityOne Procurement List, necessitating fulfillment through an authorized AbilityOne agency. The incumbent is the local authorized provider.
- Specialized Logistical Capability: The vendor must possess proven capability to consolidate mandatory AbilityOne items with other specified gear into cohesive, rapid-response deployment "kits" for short-notice taskings.
- Strict Regulatory Compliance: All items must adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2903 and meet specialized environmental and tactical standards dictated by combatant command Reporting Instructions (RIs). Market research indicated that other suppliers could not meet the mandatory AbilityOne requirement combined with the critical kitting and rapid-response logistics.
Requirement Details
- Description: Specialized military uniforms, Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) items, severe weather gear, boots, and tactical equipment mandated for deployment.
- Period of Performance: Estimated from June 11, 2026, to August 31, 2026.
- NAICS Code: 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 600 employees
- PSC Code: 8415 (Clothing, Special Purpose)
Submission Information
This is not a request for proposal. Interested parties who believe they can satisfy the entirety of the requirements and that competition would be advantageous to the Government should identify their interest and capability by responding to this notice. The Government will not pay for information received, and a determination not to compete remains solely at the Government's discretion.
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Due: June 1, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Published Date: May 20, 2026
- Primary Contact: Rachel Davis, 228-377-1851, rachel.davis.15@us.af.mil