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OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

ICE Acquisition Manual 3006.301-90

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(INCLUDING BRAND-NAME)

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J&A-25-0350

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Acquisition Management (OAQ), proposes to enter into a contract on behalf of the DHS, ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Domestic Operations, Special Activities Unit, Special Response Team (SRT) Sniper Program.

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

(a) Type of action: New, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

(b) Amount the current J&A is justifying:

(c) Brief Description: The HSI SRT Sniper Program has an immediate requirement to procure precision fires and specialized observation capabilities for the national Special Response Team (SRT) sniper program. The training program is a comprehensive five (5)-day course designed for fifteen (15) participants, aimed at equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively conduct law enforcement sniper operations in high-risk environments. The vendor below is the only company that can provide the training within the parameters of the requirement:

Target Down Group, Inc.

Mechanicsville, VA

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

Target Down Group, Inc is the only known source that can meet the following essential criteria:

• Exclusive availability for the required training dates within the Area of responsibility (AOR): Target Down Group, Inc is the only vendor with confirmed availability to help develop new Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) on the required

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

ICE Acquisition Manual 3006.301-90

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(INCLUDING BRAND-NAME)

- 2 -dates. Given the critical nature of this training and the need to align with the operational schedules of the participants, it is imperative that the training be conducted within the specified timeframe.

• Pre-Qualification to Train at the Training Facility: Target Down Group is already a pre-qualified vendor to conduct live-fire tactical training at the designated Arizona location. This pre-qualification includes meeting stringent security requirements, facility-specific safety protocols, and prior approval to access and utilize the facility's resources.

Other potential vendors do not possess the necessary clearances or approvals, thereby limiting their ability to deliver the training at this location. Additionally, this training will be conducted in conjunction with the Arizona Police Department (PD) training and Target Down Group is the only vendor that has been cleared by Arizona PD to develop these standard operating procedures.

• Coordination with Arizona PD: HSI is developing this sniper training that will be customized to HSI in coordination with Arizona PD. Due to the increased operational tempo, HSI is working closely with local law enforcement officers. Arizona PD and HSI have previously taken a Government designed course from Target Down Group and this additional course will build upon the skills learned in that course. No other vendor has the working relationship with both the Arizona PD and HSI to deliver this joint training information.

• Extensive Experience with Live Ammunition Training: Target Down Group has extensive experience in conducting sniper training at this specific facility, which is a critical culmination of this training. Their expertise in managing students and curriculum at this facility ensures that participants receive safe, realistic, and high-fidelity training, which is essential for operational readiness. Other vendors primarily offer training within the confines of static and flat ranges, which does not meet the Government's requirement for realistic and effective training scenarios.

• Prior experience with this unit/team: Target Down Group has previously worked directly with the national sniper program, having contributed to the development of enterprise-wide SOPs. This continuity ensures faster integration, lower risk, and improved learning outcomes.

Given these unique qualifications and capabilities, Target Down Group is the only vendor capable of delivering the sniper SOP development and evaluation program to the required standards and within the necessary timeframe. Therefore, a sole source award is justified to ensure the successful and timely execution of this critical training initiative.

No other known vendor meets all of these mission-critical requirements at once, making Target Down Group uniquely qualified for this training mission.