11002503 JandA.docx

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

FAR Part 6 Requisition Number: Insert Requisition Number

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

JUSTIFICATION

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Parts 6 and 13.

Requisition Number: DJF-21-1100-PR-0002503

Date: 5/11/2021 Estimated Contract Dollar Value: $155,000

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity.

The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Acquisition Programs Unit, proposes to enter into a contract on a basis of other than full and open competition for Autoclear X-Ray Equipment Maintenance on behalf of the FBI Security Division.

2. The nature and/or description of the action being approved, i.e., sole source, limited competition, establishment of a new source, etc.

FBI’s Security Division has a requirement for the annual maintenance of Autoclear x-ray machines.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs.

Security Division has a requirement to acquire corrective and preventive maintenance services for previously acquired X-ray equipment. The total requirement is valued at an estimate of $155,000.

4. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

FAR 6.302-1

5. Demonstrate the unique qualifications of the proposed contractor or the nature of the action requiring the use of the authority.

This X-Ray equipment is comprised of assemblies, subassemblies, and parts that are designed and developed by and are proprietary to Autoclear. Only Autoclear technicians are certified to perform work on the machines to ensure the warranty is maintained. Utilizing another vendor to perform any work on the machines would cancel the warranty. The warranty terms must be maintained to ensure costs are controlled and equipment is maintained appropriately. Should a warranty be broken, all resulting repair costs would be borne by the government unnecessarily. Thus, a sole source award to Autoclear to maintain their manufactured machines is justified and in the best interest of the government.

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