Attachment_2__Brand_Name_Only_Justification.pdf

Requirement Title / Name:

Purchase Request Number:

Originating Office (Customer):

Division / Unit / Branch:

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by art 5 and, if not, which exception under 5 applies.

This is a justification for other than full and open competition.

Agency:

IA Acquisition Office:

Nature and/or description of the action being approved:

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

IGE:

An Identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition:

AUTHORITY:

A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

OJS Duty Holsters

44053454

Quiana Galloway OJS Central Office

Bureau of Indian Affairs

A16 Central Office - Services & Supplies

The proposed brand-name holsters are required because they integrate with the Axon Signal wireless activation system, accommodate OJS-issued optic-ready duty weapons, and meet the Government's minimum requirements for fit, retention, and functionality. Standardizing this holster system across OJS ensures equipment compatibility, consistent training, officer safety, and operational readiness.

The RFQ will be posted on SAM.gov as an ISBEE set aside to ensure maximum practicable competition among authorized distributors of the required brand name holsters.

New

Firm-Fixed Price

JA26-00249

Office of Justice Services requires 227 Valor TekMount duty holsters (carry case) for all sworn officers for all divisions.

FAR 12.102(a)

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

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. This determination is based on the following:

8. A description of the market research conducted (see Part 10) and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of justification of other than full and open competition, such as:

10. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

11. A statement of any actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

The determination is based on competitive quotes, commercial price lists, and comparison against the Independent Government Estimate developed through market research.

Market research included reviewing commercially available duty holster systems, evaluating compatibility with OJS - issued Glock pistols, weapon-mounted lights, red-dot optics, and the Axon Signal activation system, and identifying authorized ISBEE distributors capable of supplying the required brand-name holsters.

The required brand-name holster ensures compatibility with OJS-issued duty weapons, optics, and the Axon Signal system. Standardizing this holster platform supports consistent training, enhances officer safety through reliable retention, reduces the risk of accidental weapon release, and maintains operational readiness.

Galls, Blade Tech

Future acquisitions will include continued market research and outreach to broaden eligible ISBEE competition.