JOFOC_-_Raven's_Challenge_-_SmartRay_signed.pdf

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition

Brand Name Justification

Control #: ATF-18-0009 ARQ: ARQ DJA-18-ANCE-PR-0541 Page 1 of 4

1. Contracting Activity:

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Office of Management, Field Operations Acquisition Branch 99 New York Avenue NE, 3.S-134 Washington, DC 20226 POC: Brian Wilkins 202-648-9120 Email: Brian.Wilkins@atf.gov

Requesting Office:

National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR) Corporal Road, Bldg. 3750 Redstone Arsenal Huntsville, AL 35898 POC: Greg W. Smith (707) 592-9976 Email: greg.smith@atf.gov

2. Nature/Description of Action:

This Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) authorizes and approves the issuance of a name brand justification, firm-fixed-price purchase order for two (2) SmartRayVision x-ray imaging systems, with scanner cases, wireless/wired HD flat imaging panel, digital controller with image acquisition and post-processing software, and Smart GCMTM communication package.

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

ATF’s Raven’s Challenge Program has a requirement for portable x-ray systems based on the National Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board – National Guidelines for bomb squads. This equipment provides the bomb technician the ability to x-ray suspect improvised explosive devices in order to identify the fuzing and functioning of the device providing a higher degree of safety to the technician and the public.

4. Statutory authority Cited and reason for this Authority:

Please select one:

[X] 41 USC 3304(a)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or

Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, FAR 6.302-1

[ ] 41 USC 3304(a)(2), Unusual and Compelling Urgency, FAR 6.302-2 mailto:Hugh.Oconnor@atf.gov

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[ ] 41 USC 3304(a)(3), Industrial Mobilization, FAR 6.302-3

[ ] 41 USC 3304(a)(4), International Agreement, FAR 6.302-4

[ ] 41 USC 3304(a)(5), Authorized or Required by Statute, FAR 6.302-5

[ ] 41 USC 3304(a)(6), National Security, FAR 6.302-6

[ ] 41. USC 3304(a)(7). Public Interest, FAR 6.302-7

5. Demonstration of Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition that Requires use of Authority Cited:

ATF’s Explosives Enforcement Branch has made several previous purchases of these units and in testing, training and field deployment we have found them to be reliable and fulfill our mission requirement more effectively than any other X-ray system we have in our current inventory or in others we have tested on a loaned basis.

ATF’s Explosives Enforcement Branch has previously purchased and issued 20 of these units to bomb technicians in the field. The training for these units has already been developed and given to ATF bomb technicians. To maintain consistency in training, ensure success, and increase safety in operational deployments, ATF needs to purchase the same make and model as we currently have in inventory.

SmartRayVision Portable Digital Systems have been evaluated by ATF and determined to be the only system that meets our operational needs. We have evaluated all known flat panel x-ray systems currently on the market and the SmartRayVision brand & models chosen are the only ones that offers ATF the ability to use fully digital panels remotely and wirelessly. This is used for diagnosing hazardous devices & objects for render safe procedures and disassemblies. The panels are self-contained and not removable, allowing for ease of use. The size of the units make them extremely portable and able to be used in a tactical environment. The proprietary software offered with these units enables the best resolution using the minimum number of x-ray pulses and offers superior stitching capability. The SmartRay systems are the only ones with this proprietary superior stitching capability in which multiple images of larger packages can be taken and automatically stitched together. This is key when diagnosing a device prior to disassembly. The SmartRay Vision systems can be utilized using three methods of communication between the imaging panel and the controller: wireless (short range), wireless (long range), and wired. The frequency range that system operates on can be changed from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz so that it will operate during the deployment of electronic countermeasures. The systems include wired and wireless source controllers to be able to remotely control the amount and duration of pulses applied from the source to the imaging panel. The imager is able to be set for long exposures allowing varying amounts of pulses to be applied. The resolution of the imager is over 4 billion grey scale

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6. FedBizOpps Announcement

In accordance with FAR Part 6.305, this JOFOC will be posted on Federal Business Opportunities.

7. Market Research:

Market research for alternative equipment resulted in no availability of similar equipment that meets the same standards with the extended range of the two-way communications between the panels and tablets with the capability of exporting images wirelessly, including the capability to email images. Also, this system has unparalleled resolution for a specified minimal pulse count and has a superior stitching capability through its proprietary software which allows multiple x-rays of packages larger than the imager to be stitched together in one continuous x-ray. This also allows the stitched image to be used within X-Ray Tool Kit for a precision-aimed disruption. The physical profile of the system is smaller than any other digital x-ray system which allows for enhanced storage and portability.

8. Other Interested Sources:

This requirement will be competed.

9. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition:

ATF will perform due diligence in an effort to identify other sources for these products through targeted internet sources, CCR and SBA databases that will fit into our custom covert concealments.

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10. Certifications:

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are accurate and complete.

Greg W. Smith Date

I certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Brian Wilkins - Contracting Officer Date