INSIDE / OUTSIDE BADGES CASES

The Naval Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS) plans to award a sole source contract to Strong Leather Company in Gloucester, Massachusetts, for the procurement of custom inside and outside badge mount cases. This contract will be issued under a Firm-Fixed Price arrangement in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, citing only one source capable of fulfilling the requirement. The items to be supplied include 150 cases featuring the NCIS badge on the outside and 150 trifold cases with the badge inside, reflecting a brand name specification. The proprietary images of the NCIS law enforcement badges utilized in the production of these cases remain the property of the U.S. Government, with strict restrictions against unauthorized alteration or reproduction. The expected period of performance is 30 days after contract award, and the contract’s NAICS code is 316998, which relates to leather and hide product manufacturing. The decision to bypass competitive bidding rests solely with the Government. Contract administration and inquiries will be handled by the NCIS Purchase Agent, Chrystal Pierce, based in Quantico, Virginia. The delivery and execution of the contract are critical to ensuring NCIS’s continued access to these specialized badge cases, which are integral to their law enforcement operations.