Approved_NON_COMPETITIVE_SAP_-_brand_name_justification_for_IONSCAN_600_AND_6046SI.pdf

NON COMPETITIVE MEMORANDUM

FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION ACTIONS

IAW FAR 13.106-3(b)(1)

1. REQUIRING AGENCY – DOJ/Bureau of Prisons, FMC Devens

2. NATURE/DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED – Purchase Order to be solicited from a single source for brand-name supplies that are peculiar to one manufacturer.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S NEEDS Agency requires a Smiths Detection IONSCAN 600 narcotics trace detector and Smiths Detection HI- SCAN 6046si X-Ray Inspection System.

4. IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION – 41 U.S.C. 253. Competition requirements; 41 U.S.C. 1901. Simplified acquisition procedures

5. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR THE

NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED:

Smiths Detection is the manufacturer of the IONSCAN 600 and HI-SCAN 6046si. All security technology equipment is subject to product evaluation and approval for use in Bureau prison facilities. The Bureau’s Office of Security Technology provided approval of the IONSCAN 600 and 6046si to FMC Devens. This IONSCAN 600 is used in the front entrance of the prison facility in order to safely detect the presence of illegal substances on a visitor’s clothing and personal items prior to entering the institution. The HI-SCAN 6046si is used to detect and deter contraband from entering the institution.

6. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY

POTENTIAL SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE: The Bureau’s Office of Security Technology regularly researches and evaluates technological advances to identify and assess products that enhance prison security. Market research will be conducted for all future opportunities and vendors capable of meeting security technology requirements will be invited to submit capability statements and/or quotes for consideration of future needs to the maximum extent practicable.

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S CERTIFICATION

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

Contracting Officer

IAW FAR 13.106-3(b)(1)