Attachment 6 - Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

(JOFOC) 1 – UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (SAT)

JOFOC NUMBER2:

PROCUREMENT REQUEST (PR) NUMBER: DJA-24-ALAB-PR-0025

DATE: 10/11/2023

This acquisition is conducted under the authorities for procurements under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 for other than full and open competition (including brand name) and not using Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) also known as the GSA Schedules Program or the Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) and FAR Part 8 – Required Sources of Supplies and Services to meet the agency’s needs.

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity.

Requiring Agency:

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Office of Science and Technology (OST)/Forensic Science Laboratory – Atlanta (FSL-A) 2600 Century Parkway, Suite 400 Atlanta, GA 30345 GTR/COR: Cynthia Carter/Cynthia.carter@atf.gov

Contracting/Ordering Activity:

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Office of Management - Acquisitions 99 New York Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20226 Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer Name: Brian Palmer / Cheryl Hickman Email: CS/CO’s email: brian.palmer@atf.gov / Cheryl.hickman@atf.gov

1 This is also known as a Justification & Approval. It is the document required by the FAR that justifies and obtains approval for a sole-source contract.

2 This is entered at or after small business review, including the header.

3 COR – Contracting Officer’s Representative – services /GTR – Government Technical Representative – supplies/goods.

Version 20220201 support plan once the computer is set up with the instrument. Software and firmware updates as part of preventative or corrective maintenance visits shall be included. Must include unlimited remote desktop support and loaner equipment (if applicable). All labor and travel for the service technician must be included. Parts and labor for routine preventative maintenance and/or planned maintenance are to be covered.

Instrumentation for this contract is located at:

ATF Forensic Science Laboratory – Atlanta 2600 Century Parkway, Suite 400 Atlanta, GA 30345

4. Identify statutory authority permitting limiting sources. Cite the authority under one of the exceptions listed under FAR 6.302. (Check the appropriate box for the authority – and bold the statement)

FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency.

FAR 6.302-3 Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services.

FAR 6.302-4 International agreement.

FAR 6.302-5 Authorized or required by statute.

FAR 6.302-6 – National Security

FAR 6.302-7 Public Interest

5. A statement demonstrating the unique qualifications of the proposed contractor or the nature of the action requiring use of the authority.

Only one vendor, Oxford Instruments can provide the necessary maintenance required for the system and their accessories which will also maintain the manufacturer integrity. Oxford does not train, authorize or support third party service organizations in repair and maintenance of the Aztec micsF+/x-stream2/X- Max50 EDS system. See sole source document in file.

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6. Certifications.