JOFOC_Glock_and_M4_Weapons_Purchase.pdf

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V.· APPLICATION OF AUTHORITY

Per FAR Subpart 6.302-1(c), justification of a brand name " ...should indicate that such acquisition is essential to the Government's requirements, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company."

On 29-0ctober-2013 David B. McDarby, Acting Director, Office of Security Operations notified the Assistant Managers for Safeguards and Security that the NNSA decided to standardize protective force (PF) handguns to the Glock 17 Gen 4 9mm Pistol. The standard handgun identified in this purchase are currently in use .by Nevada.

While PF rifles were not standardized under this effort, deployment of a weapons system that PF members are not currently trained and certified to use would be excessively cost prohibitive. The Colt M4 Enhanced Patrol Rifle is currently deployed by the NNSA/NFO PF. Procurement of an alternate weapon system would require retraining and recertification of approximately 160 PF members. This would lead to un.acceptable cost to the government as well as potentially significant mission impacts.

VI. EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY ADDITIONAL SOURCES

Buyer may purchase from any sources so long as the specific brands and part numbers are the same.

VII. DETERMINATION OF REASONABLENESS OF COST OR PRICE

It.ithe determination of the Contracting Officer that the anticipated costs will be fair and reasonable based on an Independent Government Cost .Estimate (IGCE} and previous historical data. The brand name items identified are well established firearms and competitive with other brands.

VIII. MARKET RESEARCH

Market research was limited to the Independent Government Cost Estimate. The brands identified were justified in section 'V'.

IX OJHER FACTS

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X. INTERESTED SOURCES

Not applicable, this JOFOC pertains to the brand of weapon, not necessarily the supplier/source.

XL STEPS TO FOSTER COMPETITION

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XU. CERTIFICATIONS

Acquisition Initiator/Technical Representative:

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in tis justification an 'ch form a basis for this justification, are c·omplete and accurate.

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C.ontracting Officer:

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

Reviews and Approvals (all coordination and approval (CAP) should al.so be recorded on the CAP document)