A15 - Sole Source - APRs 350_Redacted.pdf

November 2022

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

FAR PART 8

Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) Orders Over $10,000 but not Exceeding $250,000

FSS acquisitions that do not allow for competition to the maximum extent practicable must be documented in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). A Limited Sources Justification is required when soliciting fewer than the minimum number of sources per FAR 8.405-1(c), 8.405-2(c)(2), or 8.405-3(b), or when using brand name descriptions per FAR 8.405-6(b). A Limited Sources Justification is not required for brand name or equal procurements. Follow procedures at FAR PART 11.104.

Type of action: sole source acquisition brand-name (see 8.405.6(b)(1))

DAC Number: D-26-OD-0012 Estimated total amount: $ Recurring Requirement: YES NO

Delivery Date: 3/21/2026 Period of Performance:

Brief description of supplies or services required and the intended use:

New delivery order for the purchase of 350 Avon C50 air purifying respirators (APRs). The need for immediate shipment is urgent and compelling. Vendor has the ability to ship immediately.

Summary of the facts and circumstances that support the determination that only one source is reasonably available to supply the required supplies or services, or only the specified brand-name items can satisfy the Government’s need:

DEA Special Response Team (SRT) personnel are currently conducting Whole of Government enforcement operations with federal agency partners. All tactical personnel from ICE, HSI, USSS and DOJ currently utilize this brand of APR. Interoperability will sure the availability of filters which protect against respiratory contaminants. This brand of APR is currently utilized by DEA SRT personnel.

Utilization of another brand would reduce consistency across federal agencies and result in a significant cost to DEA to equip all DEA SRT personnel.

Describe in detail any market research conducted. Include results and state whether any vendors expressed interest:

Representatives from USSS, ICE, HSI and other DOJ law enforcement agencies were contacted, resulting in the determination that only the Avon brand APR would allow for the highest availability of filters, and interoperability amongst agencies. The Avon brand is available for immediate delivery to DEA field personnel. The vendor identified currently holds a BPA with DEA for the filters, and has the necessary equipment readily available to meet the timetable required by agency needs. This equipment is required to ensure the safety of DEA personnel and its need is deemed urgent and compelling.

The Contracting Officer hereby determines that, due to the circumstances of this procurement:

Only one source is deemed to be reasonably available.

Only the specified brand-name item will satisfy the Government’s need. For orders exceeding $25,000, this Limited Source Justification shall be made available together with the solicitation and posted on GSA eBuy in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(i)(A).

The Contracting Officer certifies that an order for the supplies or services will not be placed unless the price is found to be fair and reasonable.

Signature and title of customer

Office Code

HQ / ODE

Telephone Number

Date 2/18/2026

Signature and title of contract specialist

FAIS

2/19/2026

Signature of contracting officer

FAIS

2/19/2026 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-8#FAR_8_405_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-8#FAR_8_405_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-8#FAR_8_405_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-8#FAR_8_405_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-11#FAR_11_104 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-8#FAR_8_405_6 https://first/eform/

November 2022