1.15.1.i. Brand Name Justification - Unison Posting - BORTAC Breaching Kits - PR 20149959.pdf

Attachment 3 U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Brand Name Justification For orders or BPAs above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Version 1.0 September 2016

Date: 01/19/2025 PR Number: 20149959

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple-Award Schedule Program, 41 U.S.C. 152(3), Competitive Procedures, and 40 U.S.C. 501, Services for Executive Agencies.

1. Agency and Contracting Activity. Specify the agency, contracting activity, and identify the document as a “Brand Name Justification.”

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection, Office of Acquisition, proposes to award an order for 10 BORTAC Breaching Rollout Kits.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved. Describe the action being approved and include the name and address of the proposed contractor(s), if applicable.

Special Operations Group’s (SOG) Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) is seeking to procure 10 Rollout Kits to properly equip current and new Level 2 Energetic Breaching BORTAC Agents (existing / graduating) with adequate equipment for deployments and field operations capabilities.

3. Description of supplies/services to be acquired, including the estimated total value (including options).

(See Attachment below)

4. Brand Name Specification: CBP intends to limit the number of sources solicited pursuant to

FAR Part 13.501(a) for the procurement of brand name products identified in the chart below. (Check one and explain below):

______ Only one source reasonably available.

______ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists.

______ Exclusive licensing agreement exists.

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

______ Industrial Mobilization ______ Other

The Rollout Kit provides Energetic Breaching personnel with a baseline of required items for use in conducting specific unit missions. This kit was developed through years of extensive research and field use, and it evolves based on improvements in technology or when operational requirements necessitate change.

SOG BORTAC’s obligation to provide its personnel with equipment they are both familiar with and has been proven in the field, overall increasing officer safety.

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Brand Name Justification For orders or BPAs above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Version 1.0 September 2016

Procuring a different product would dictate additional testing and evaluation to verify capabilities of products and further extend training requirements to become proficient for Level 2 Energetic Breaching BORTAC’s personnel, limiting BORTAC’s operational capabilities for an undetermined amount of time, thus making it an unwanted and unforeseen additional cost.

An exact match of the product will ensure a high-quality product that has been highly recommended, field tested and approved through current SOPs by Level 2 Energetic Breaching Subject Matter Experts, both during training as well as during operations.

The exacting requirements of a BORTAC Level 2 Energetic Breacher requires highly specialized, proven, and uncompromised quality in the items utilized to both construct and detonate breaching charges while providing the highest standard of safety and success.

5. CBP intends to post this requirement on e-Buy pursuant to FAR 13.501(a).

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Brand Name Justification For orders or BPAs above the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the SAT

Version 1.0 September 2016