Notice of Intent to Sole Source Civil Disturbance Unit (CDU) Equipment to Public Order Solutions, LLC

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE – THIS IS A NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT’S INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE -SOURCE AWARD TO PUBLIC ORDER SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR CIVIL DISTURBANCE UNIT (CDU) EQUIPMENT AND ACCOUTREMENTSThe Department of Defense (DoD) Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD) intends to award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Civil Disturbance Unit (CDU) equipment and accoutrements to Public Order Solutions, LLC, 10442 S Stavanger DR, South Jordan, Utah 84009-6156 (SAM Unique Entity ID:DMB6B9MN8NB7, CAGE: 8QAG2) for their product, the CDU equipment and accoutrements.In order to meet the Government’s mission, the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) Pentagon Police Division (PPD) requires specific CDU equipment/accoutrements from Public Order Solutions, LLC (POS) that are compatible with current stock of CDU devices in use by PPD.  This will provide proper functionality and durability to successfully mitigate high-risk

situations involving emergency civil disturbances and protest(s) events in which PPD CDU professionals will respond.  Public Order Solutions, LLC are the only authorized reseller of the brand name Armadillo Merino, Gentex, DMS Scorpion Personal Shields, and Yaffy products which comprise of this CDU Equipment requirement for PFPA.This BPA will have a 5-year ordering period to procure the Civil Disturbance Unit equipment and accoutrements listed below:Item    Supplies1    Summer Yaffy FR Jacket (ref 1241) Medium Regular2    Summer Yaffy FR Jacket (ref 1241) Large Regular3    Summer Yaffy FR Jacket (ref 1241) Large Tall4    Summer Yaffy FR Jacket (ref 1241) XL Regular5    Summer Yaffy FR Jacket (ref 1241) XL Tall6    Summer Yaffy FR Jacket (ref 1241) 2XL Regular7    Summer Yaffy FR Jacket (ref 1241) 2XL Tall8    Summer Yaffy FR Jacket (ref 1241) 3XL Tall9    Summer Yaffy FR Pant (ref 1241) Medium Regular10    Summer Yaffy FR Pant (ref 1241) Large Regular11    Summer Yaffy FR Pant (ref 1241) Large Tall12    Summer Yaffy FR Pant (ref 1241) XL Regular13    Summer Yaffy FR Pant (ref 1241) XL Tall14    Summer Yaffy FR Pant (ref 1241) 2XL Regular15    Summer Yaffy FR Pant (ref 1241) 2XL Tall16    Summer Yaffy FR PAnt (ref 1241) 3XL Tall17    AGP Patrolling Suspenders Size S/M18    AGP Patrolling Suspenders Size L/XL19    Assaulters Gun Belt (AGB) Size S20    Assaulters Gun Belt (AGB) Size M21    Assaulters Gun Belt (AGB) Size L22    Assaulters Gun Belt (AGB) Size XL23    Assaulters Gun Belt (AGB) Size 2XL24    Female Groin Guard 25    Patch Book (500D) Manatee Grey26    Ranger Medical Pouch, 6/9™, Black27    Tourniquet Pouch, 6/9™, Black28    3L (100 oz) Hydration Pouch, 6/12™, Black29    General Purpose Pocket - Large, 6/12™, Black30    Double Cuff Pouch, 6/9™, Black31    Patrol Radio Pouch (Motorola), 6/9™ or 6/12™, Black32    Admin Pocket, 6/12™, Black33    Mini Admin Pocket, 6/12™, Black34    Alpha-Num High Visibility Reflective Helmet Markings35    Alpha-Num High Visibility Reflective Platoon Markings36    Reflective Helmet Marker Backer w/Velcro 2"x2" Blue37    Reflective Helmet Marker Backer w/Velcro 2"x4" Blue38    Reflective Helmet Marker Backer w/Velcro 2"x4" White39    Reflective Helmet Marker Backer w/Velcro 2"x4" Green40    Sheild Markings "Police" "Trooper" "Sheriff"41    Leather Fire Extinguisher Pouch42    Fire Extinguisher Pouch Leg Strap43    Leather Baton Retention Ring44    Leather Hydration Flask Pouch45    21oz Pacific Blue HydroFlask Drinking Bottle46    Fire Retardent Balaclava47    Panther Long Sleve Merino Wool Small - Large48    Panther Long Sleve Merino Wool XL - 3XL49    Johnnies2, Merino Wool Base Layer Bottom Small - Large50    Johnnies2, Merino Wool Base Layer Bottom XL - 3XL51    Epic Sock, Merino Wool Base Layer52    Public Order Shoulder/Upper Arm Guard53    Public Order Forearm/Elbow Guard54    Public Order Male Groin Guard55    Public Order/Riot Thigh Guards56    Public Order/Riot Shin/Knee Guards57    Public Order/Riot Metatarsal Guard58    Fire Retardent (FR) Public Order Jacket Winter59    Fire Retardent (FR) Public Order Pants Winter60    Public Order 24 Inch Baton61    Amerex Halotron 1.14 Lb Fire Extinguisher62    Riot Control Headset System Defender Listen Only63    Riot Control Headset System Defender Single Comms64    Riot Control Headset System Defender Dual Comms65    V-Lite On/Blink/Off, Velcro66    Public Order Helmet 017/T67    Pinlock Anti-Mist Visor Insert 017/T68    Public Order Combat Glove, Leather, FR, Waterproof69    Public Order Protected Boot, Leather, FR, Waterproof70    Public Order Interlocking Long 6' Shield71    Public Order Interlocking Long 4' Shield72    Public Order Riot Shield, Clear, Round73    Scorpion Public Order Equipment Bag, 80 LiterCDU Tactical gear/devices are critical for successful mitigation of extremely high-risk situations/civil disturbance operations linked to the CDU Team (per direction of PFPA-HQ requirements) – these are vital pieces of life saving equipment for CDU use only.  The CDU gear/devices being sought are type specific and are immediately available from a particular vendor – due to specifics of this requirement and Agency applications.  The specifics of this requirement are optimal to the operational needs of PPD’s Operations Branch.  Product certification ensued as contact with other government agencies had been completed (linked to requirements that are akin to our needs – CDU tactical gear driven).  These proven (lifesaving) devices have already been tested and evaluated by multiple governmental agencies; endorsed by the U.S. Secret Service (USSS).  PPD contacted like agencies which included the USSS; U.S. Park Police, National Institute of Justice and the Maryland State Police.They also provide compatibility with current CDU devices in use by PPD’s CDU Team as training, operational capabilities, sustainment of devices and cross-use abilities are key factors when it comes to procuring this product; all of which are primary concerns for PPD.  Continuity in the use of described items will enhance the effectiveness of emergency responses during critical events because there is little (if any) time to react to a life threatening civil disturbance events.  PPD needs to acquire these type specific CDU items to distribute amongst our CDU professionals in support of the PFPA/PPD mission.This procurement will be issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The NAICS code utilized for this procurement is 454390, Other Direct Selling Establishment, with a Small Business Size Standard of $13M.  The PSC code is 8465 - Individual Equipment.This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotations. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged.