84--Clothing, Special Purpose, Law Enforcement and Insignia

The US Army Contracting Center at APG, Natick Contracting Division plans to award a purchase order on a sole source basis to Trippi's Uniforms, Inc., located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, under FAR 13.106-1 (b)(1). This procurement is for limited quantities of law enforcement uniforms, headgear, and insignia, specifically items unique to the unit such as patches, caps, and name tags. Trippi's Uniforms is the only vendor stocking these specialized items and providing necessary measurement services and on-site delivery, which is critical due to the frequent need for uniform alterations for new and existing law enforcement personnel. The contract is identified under NAICS code 315210 and SIC code 2389 and is designated to be awarded to a small business. Interested parties may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations, all of which will be considered by the agency. Questions and inquiries must be submitted in writing via email to MAJ Terry K. Kirkwood at the provided email address. The solicitation notice closes at 11:00 AM on January 17, 2014. The contract’s scope revolves around specialized clothing and accessories for law enforcement purposes, emphasizing the vendor’s unique capacity to meet the specific requirements of the ordering agency.