22002452_JandA.docx

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

Requisition Number: DJF-21-2200-PR-0002452

Date: 06/29/2021 Estimated Task Order/Delivery Order Dollar Value: $75,000

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity.”

The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Contract Unit, has prepared this Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity on behalf of the Aviation Surveillance Unit (ASU), Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG).

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

In accordance with a statutory exception to the fair opportunity process, the FBI contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract to Immerse Xtended Reality, Inc. for the SKYLORD GRIFFON c-Uas system, spare kit, software maintenance and updates, simulator and training listed on requisition DJF-21-2200-0002452. The estimated cost for this contract is $75,000.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

The SKYLORD GRIFFON c-Uas system, spare kit, software maintenance and updates, simulator and training listed on requisition DJF-21-2200-0002452 at an estimated cost of $75,000.

4. Identification of the exception to fair opportunity and the supporting rationale, including a demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the exception cited.

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) - “Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized.”

Immerse Xtended Reality, Inc. is uniquely qualified to provide these services to ASU based upon the following:

This platform is unique in that it allows any operator with no drone flight experience to operate a sophisticated drone platform, SKYLORD/GRIFFON. This platform physically intercepts nefarious drones in mid-air that violate restricted airspace. This platform is more commonly known as a Hunter Capture Platform.

5. A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

Prior to awarding a contract, a price analysis will be conducted by the Contracting Officer to determine that the proposed pricing is fair and reasonable.

6. Any other facts supporting the justification.

ASU has reviewed similar products from other vendors. However, those products are still in the development stage and not immediately available. One other company, Fortem Technologies sent a quote to the FBI for their Drone Hunter platform. That quote came in at $233,067. That quote is significantly more than the like item offered by Immerse Xtended Reality, Inc. A copy of that quote from Fortem is provided. The part of Fortem’s quote relevant to this procurement is under Hardware-Dronehunter with the quantity of each system with accessories as well as pricing.

7. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the exception to fair opportunity before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.

ASU will continue to seek possible competition by participating in law enforcement technical conferences and participating in liaison activities with other law enforcement agencies.

Reviews and Approvals (Not exceeding $750,000)

Requestor:

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

Signature Date

Contracting Officer:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Furthermore, I hereby determine that the exception and circumstances described in item number four (4) of this justification apply to this order.

Signature Date

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