Overseas Contingency Operations Deployment Gear BPA Extension

The Department of Defense, through the 81st Contracting Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi, is issuing a Notice of Intent to Sole Source extend the ordering period of Blanket Purchase Agreement FA301021A0010 for Overseas Contingency Operations Deployment Gear, with the extension period estimated from June 11, 2026, to August 31, 2026. The solicitation, identified as FA301026RD0001, is being pursued under FAR 6.302-5, as the requirement is authorized or required by statute, and FAR 8.7, mandating procurement through the AbilityOne Program for specific items on the Procurement List, which precludes full and open competition. The scope includes specialized military uniforms, Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) items, severe weather gear, boots, and tactical equipment mandated for deployment, all of which must comply with Air Force Instruction 36-2903 and combatant command Reporting Instructions for theater-specific environmental and tactical standards. A critical requirement is the vendor’s proven capability to consolidate AbilityOne items and other gear into cohesive, rapid-response deployment kits to support urgent, short-notice taskings, with performance based in Biloxi, Mississippi. The contract type is firm-fixed-price, and while no total value is stated, the NAICS code 315990 applies, and no small business set-aside is utilized. The notice explicitly states this is not a competitive solicitation, and the sole-source determination hinges on the unique combination of statutory sourcing mandates and the specialized logistical kitting capability required for mission readiness. Point of contact for inquiries is Rachel Davis at Keesler AFB.