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MURIELBOWSER‘MAYOR
April20,2026
TheHonorablePhilMendelson
Chairman
CounciloftheDistrictof Columbia
JohnA. Wilson Building
1350PennsylvaniaAvenue,NW, Suite504
Washington,DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuanttosection451oftheDistrictofColumbiaHomeRuleAct(D.C.OfficialCode§ 1-
204.51)andsection202oftheProcurementPracticesReformActof2010(D.C.OfficialCode§2-352.02),enclosedforconsiderationandapprovalbytheCounciloftheDistrictofColumbiaisproposedModificationNo.M001toContractNo.CW129021withWitmerPublicSafetyGroup,
Inc.,toexerciseoptionyearoneinnot-to-exceedamountof$3,000,000.TheperiodofperformanceisfromMay7,2026,throughMay6,2027.
Undertheproposedmodification,WitmerPublicSafetyGroup,Inc.,willcontinuetoprovidespecializedtrafficsafetyequipment,personalprotectiveequipment(PPE),technicalrescuegear,
andoperationalsupportproducts.ThefocusisonkittedPPEsolutions,wildlandgear,customhelmetaccessories,trainingaids,andincidentlightingsystemstoenhancetheeffectivefunctioningofFireandMedicalServicesDepartment'spersonnelassignedacrosstheDistrictofColumbia.
My administrationisavailabletodiscussanyquestionsyoumayhaveregardingtheproposedmodification.Inordertofacilitatearesponsetoanyquestionsyoumayhave,pleasehaveyourstaff contactMare Scott,Chief OperatingOfficer,OfficeofContractingand Procurement,at(202)
724-8759.
IlookforwardtotheCouncil’sfavorableconsiderationofthismodification
Singerely,
MufielBolyser
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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of Contracting and Procurement
Pursuant to section 202(c) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, as amended, D.C.
Official Code § 2-352.02(c), the following contract summary is provided:
COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
(Standard and multiyear)
(A) Contract Number: CW129021
Modification No. M001
Proposed Contractor: Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc.
Proposed Contractor’s Principals: Kevin L. Moul Vice President, Outside Sales, Abbottstown
Division
Jeff Trego, Sales Operations Manager
Contract Amount (Base Period): Not-to-Exceed (NTE) $3,000,000
Unit and Method of Compensation: Fixed Unit Prices
Term of Contract: May 7, 2026, through May 6, 2027
Type of Contract: Requirements
Source Selection Method: Cooperative Agreement
(B) For a contract containing option periods, the contract amount for the base period and for
each option period. If the contract amount for one or more of the option periods differs from
the amount for the base period, provide an explanation of the reason for the difference:
Base Period Amount: NTE $3,000,000
Council Approval: (CA26-0628)
Option Period 1 Amount: NTE $3,000,000
Explanation of difference from base period (if applicable): There is no difference.
(C) The goods or services to be provided, the methods of delivering goods or services, and any
significant program changes reflected in the proposed contract:
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Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc., will provide specialized traffic safety equipment, PPE, technical
rescue gear, and operational support products. The focus is on kitted PPE solutions, wildland gear,
custom helmet accessories, training aids, and incident lighting systems to enhance the effective
functioning of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department personnel assigned across the
District of Columbia.
(D) The selection process, including the number of offerors, the evaluation criteria, and the
evaluation results, including price, technical or quality, and past performance components:
CW129021 is a task order against the Montgomery County, Maryland Hose, Equipment,
Appliances, and Tools contract #1168970.
(E) A description of any bid protest related to the award of the contract, including whether the
protest was resolved through litigation, withdrawal of the protest by the protestor, or
voluntary corrective action by the District. Include the identity of the protestor, the grounds
alleged in the protest, and any deficiencies identified by the District as a result of the protest:
There were no protests.
(F) A description of any other contracts the proposed contractor is currently seeking or holds
with the District:
None
(G) The background and qualifications of the proposed contractor, including its organization,
financial stability, personnel, and performance on past or current government or private
sector contracts with requirements similar to those of the proposed contract:
Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc., is positioned to fulfill this need. As an emergency services
outfitter, Witmer has established direct relationships with manufacturers of PPE and tactical
equipment, including MSA, Globe, Fire-Dex, Bullard, Petzl, Crew Boss, and FoxFury. The
company provides tailored "Go Kit" assembly for departments, helmet personalization,
configurations for rescue gear, solutions for scene lighting, and compliant replacement parts.
(H) A summary of the subcontracting plan required under section 2346 of the Small, Local, and
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005, as amended,
D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq. (“Act”), including a certification that the subcontracting
plan meets the minimum requirements of the Act and the dollar volume of the portion of the
contract to be subcontracted, expressed both in total dollars and as a percentage of the total
contract amount:
Not applicable
(I) Performance standards and the expected outcome of the proposed contract:
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It is the District’s intent and expectation that Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc., will continue to
provide FEMS with specialized PPE, technical rescue gear and operational support products in
accordance with the terms of the definitized contract. The contractor’s performance will be
regularly and routinely monitored at the oversight of the designated FEMS’ contract administrator.
The expected outcome of the contract is to have the contractor provide the required
equipment/services in accordance with the terms of the contract.
(J) The amount and date of any expenditure of funds by the District pursuant to the contract
prior to its submission to the Council for approval:
None
(K) A certification that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget authority for the
agency for the fiscal year and is consistent with the financial plan and budget adopted in
accordance with D.C. Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02:
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funding is consistent with the applicable
financial plan and budget.
(L) A certification that the contract is legally sufficient, including whether the proposed
contractor has any pending legal claims against the District:
The Office of the Attorney General has certified that the contract is legally sufficient. There are no
pending legal claims against the District.
(M) A certification that the Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the proposed contractor
is current with its District taxes. If the Citywide Clean Hands Database indicates that the
proposed contractor is not current with its District taxes, either: (1) a certification that the
contractor has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the District;
or (2) a certification that the contractor will be current with its District taxes after the District
recovers any outstanding debt as provided under D.C. Official Code § 2-353.01(b):
The Citywide Clean Hands database indicates the contractor is current with its District taxes.
(N) A certification from the proposed contractor that it is current with its federal taxes, or has
worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the federal government:
Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc., has certified that it is current with its federal taxes.
(O) A certification that the proposed contractor has been determined not to violate section 334a of
the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive
Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a; and (2) A
certification from the proposed contractor that it currently is not and will not be in violation
of section 334a of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and
Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a:
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Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc., has certified, via the Bidder/Offeror Certification form, that it is
(1) not in violation of section 334a of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability
Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, D.C. Official Code § 1-
1163.34a; and (2) currently is not and will not be in violation of section 334a of the Board of Ethics
and Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act
of 2011, D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a.
(P) The status of the proposed contractor as a certified local, small, or disadvantaged business
enterprise as defined in the Small, Local, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Development and Assistance Act of 2005, as amended; D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq.:
Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc is not a certified local, small, or disadvantaged business enterprise
as defined in the Small, Local, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Development and Assistance
Act of 2005.
(Q) Other aspects of the proposed contract that the Chief Procurement Officer considers
significant:
None
(R) A statement indicating whether the proposed contractor is currently debarred from providing
services or goods to the District or federal government, the dates of the debarment, and the
reasons for debarment:
The contractor does not appear on the Federal or District Excluded Parties List. The contractor is
not currently debarred from providing services to any governmental entity.
(S) Any determination and findings issues relating to the contract’s formation, including any
determination and findings made under D.C. Official Code § 2-352.05 (privatization
contracts):
Determination and Findings for Use of a Cooperative Agreement
Determination and Findings for Contractor Responsibility
Determination and Findings for Price Reasonableness
(T) Where the contract, and any amendments or modifications, if executed, will be made
available online:
OCP website: ocp.dc.gov
(U) Where the original solicitation, and any amendments or modifications, will be made available
online:
OCP website: ocp.dc.gov
1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: March 18, 2026 L0016306288Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***3776
Case ID: 18882690
Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP, INC.
104 INDEPENDENCE WAY
COATESVILLE PA 19320-1653
Branch Chief, Collection and Enforcement Administration
Authorized By Melinda Jenkins
To validate this certificate, please visit MyTax.DC.gov. On the MyTax DC homepage, click the
“Validate a Certificate of Clean Hands” hyperlink under the Clean Hands section.
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
liability with the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue or the Department of Employment
Services. As of the date above, the individual/entity has complied with DC Code § 47-2862, therefore
this Certificate of Clean Hands is issued.
TITLE 47. TAXATION, LICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
CHAPTER 28 GENERAL LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER II. CLEAN HANDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT
D.C. CODE § 47-2862 (2006)
§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
1101 4th Street SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024/Phone: (202) 724-5045/MyTax.DC.gov
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1100 4th Street, S.W. • SUITE 730E • WASHINGTON, D.C. 20024
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PUBLIC SAFETY & JUSTICE CLUSTER
MEMORANDUM
TO: Nancy Hapeman, Chief Procurement Officer
Office of Contracting and Procurement
FROM: David Garner, Associate Chief Financial Officer
Public Safety and Justice Cluster
DATE: March 27, 2026
SUBJECT: Certification of Funding Availability for Witmer Public Safety, Contract
CW129021
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) certifies available funding in the Fire and
Emergency Medical Services Department’s operating budget in the amount of $3,000,000 to
exercise Option Year One of Contract CW129021, spanning May 7, 2026, through May 6,
2027. The contract is for specialized traffic safety equipment, personal protective equipment
(PPE), technical rescue gear, and operational support products.
Funding is available in the approved Fiscal Year 2026 budget in the amount of $1,196,000. The
remainder amount of Option Year One spanning from October 1, 2026 through May 6, 2027 is
contingent upon the approval of the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
Future orders above the funds available are contingent upon the identification of additional
funding.
If you have any questions concerning this certification, please contact Jason Bumiller, Agency
Fiscal Office, at (202) 552-9179.
400 6th Street NW, Suite 10100, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 727-3400
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of the Attorney General
ATTORNEY GENERAL
BRIAN L. SCHWALB
Commercial Division
MEMORANDUM
TO: Tomás Talamante
Director
Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs
FROM: Robert Schildkraut
Section Chief
Government Contracts Section
DATE: April 7, 2026
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract Action for Specialized PPE, Technical Rescue Gear,
and Operational Support Products
Contract Number: CW129021
Contractor: Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc.
Proposed Contract Amount: $3,000,000 (NTE)
This is to Certify that this Office has reviewed the above- referenced Contract and that we have
found it to be legally sufficient. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate to
call me at (202) 724-4018.
______________________________
Robert Schildkraut
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2. Section6,OptiontoExtendtheTermoftheTaskOrderismodifiedtoaddthefollowing:
6.1TheDistrictmayextendthetermofthistaskorderforaperiodofoneone-yearoptionperiod,orsuccessivefractionsthereof,bywrittennoticetotheContractorbeforetheexpirationofthecontract;providedthattheDistrictwillgivetheContractorpreliminarywrittennoticeofitsintenttoextendatleastthirty(30)calendardaysbeforethecontractexpires.ThepreliminarynoticedoesnotcommittheDistricttoanextension.Theexerciseofthisoptionissubjecttotheavailabilityoffundsatthetimeoftheexerciseofthisoption.TheContractormayivethethirty(30)daypreliminarynoticerequirementbyprovidingawrittenwaivertotheContractingOfficerpriortoexpirationofthecontract.
6.2IftheDistrictexercisesthisoption,theextendedtaskordershallbeconsideredtoincludethisoption
provision,
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6.4Thetotaldurationofthistaskorder,includingtheexerciseofanyoptionunderthisclause,shallnotexceedtwo(2)years
3. Pursuanttoitem2,above,theDistrictherebyexercisesoptiononeofthetaskorderforthedurationofMay7,
2026,throughMay6,2027.
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