05012023 Sole_Source_Determination 12 gauge Flare Bang_Redacted.pdf

Attachment 2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sole Source Determination For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Version 1.0 September 2016

Date: ___5-01-2023__________ PR Number: 20139694

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost:

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) has a requirement for two thousand rounds of Flare Bang, 12-Gauge 150 meter ammunition. The anticipated cost for the two thousand rounds is (Unit price of ).

2. Sole Source Determination Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii).

(Check one and explain below):

____X____ Only one source reasonably available.

_________ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.

_________ Exclusive licensing agreement exists.

_________ Brand name. If the brand name requirement applies to a portion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

_________ Industrial Mobilization _________ Other. Explain:

The Flare Bang is utilized in all Small Boat Interdiction Program (SBIP) encounters. This essential piece of equipment is necessary as a warning shot, in order to meet all of the agency’s policies and procedures under the program. Combined Technology Systems is the only vendor of the approved Flare Bang round used by CBP Air and Marine Operations SBIP operations.

Combined Technology Systems is the only vendor on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorized Equipment List (AEL) that is put out by Law Enforcement Safety and Compliance

(LESC).

3. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-3(a)(2). (Check one and provide short explanation or description of action taken):

_________ Market Research.

____X____ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

_________ Current price List.

_________ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

_________ Comparison to IGCE.

_________ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

_________ Other. Explain:

The price has increased since the last time these rounds were purchased in FY22. The purchase in FY22 was for 2,000 at a unit price of . The current request is for 2,000 at a unit price

Attachment 2 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Sole Source Determination For actions above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Version 1.0 September 2016 estimated at . This is reasonable compared to the FY22 purchase as prices have increased on all supplies across all industries. The other factor for the increase in unit price is the quantity is less than the FY22 purchase.

4. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification:

I certify that this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for the Sole Source Determination, is accurate and complete.

Technical Representative/COR Date

5. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the circumstances described herein exist and that the information is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge:

Contracting Officer Date