1.5.1-FAR 13_SSJ_Below_SAT Blue Steel Range.pdf

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

ICE Acquisition Manual 3006.301-90

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITON THRESHOLD

(INCLUDING BRAND-NAME)

J&A-24-0102

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Acquisition Management (OAQ), proposes to enter into a contract on behalf of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) SAC Detroit on a basis of other than full and open competition.

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

(a) Type of action: Firm-fixed price contract

(b) Amount the current J&A is justifying the amount of $150,000.00

(c) Brief Description: OAQ intends to procure, on a sole source basis, firearm range services.

The vendor listed below is the only company that can provide all of the required services in one place.

The Blue Steel Range 1655 Michigan Rd.

Port Huron, Mi, 48060

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

(Check one and provide rationale below):

☒ 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

Rationale:

Blue Steel Range is the only range within a 60-mile radius of the SAC Detroit office that allows the agency to conduct firearms training and qualifications indoors and outdoors at the same facility. Additionally, this location provides HSI the ability to conduct tactical firearms training from/with vehicles. The outdoor range has a length of 100 yards, which provides additional

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

ICE Acquisition Manual 3006.301-90

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITON THRESHOLD

(INCLUDING BRAND-NAME)

training opportunities for long gun use.

Blue Steel Range will also provide HSI with the availability for storage of HSI trailer for storage of firearms training equipment and supplies.

4. 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 description of action taken.)

☒ Market Research.

☒ 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.

Based upon market research conducted by SAC Detroit and the contracting officer, the hourly rate for using Blue Steel Range is commensurate with other ranges in use by HSI. The contracting officer has extensive knowledge with negotiating and administering contracts for firearms ranges.

5. Approval of the Contracting Officer:

Wesley Ransom Date

5/14/2024