Attachment B - Brand Name Justification.pdf

JOFOC No.: ATF-26-0017

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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION (JOFOC) 1

JOFOC NUMBER2: ATF-26-0017

PROCUREMENT REQUEST (PR) NUMBER: DJA-26-AEET-PR-0293

CO: Brian Wilkins Email: Brian.Wilkins@atf.gov

COR/GTR3: Darren Clemons email:

DATE: June 4, 2026

This document serves as both the justification and approval for acquisitions conducted under the authorities for proposed procurements using other than full and open competition pursuant to the authority under 41 U.S. Code § 3304 – Use of Non-Competitive Procedures and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6 – Competition Requirements.

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity.

Requiring Agency:

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR) 3750 Corporal Road Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 Technical POC: Darren Clemons Email: Darren.Clemons@atf.gov

Contracting/Ordering Activity:

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Office of Management – Acquisitions Management Division 99 New York Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20226 Contracting Specialist Name: Nya Houston Email: Nya.Houston@atf.gov Contracting Officer Name: Brian Wilkins Email: Brian.Wilkins@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.

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2. The nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) authorizes and approves the issuance of a brand name justification, firm-fixed price purchase order for the purchase of explosives/explosive supplies.

3. A description of the supplies and/or services required, including the delivery schedule and/or the period of performance (inclusive of all option periods), and the estimated dollar value of the acquisition.

ATF requires the purchase of the following explosives and explosive supplies:

DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT

COST

TOTAL

COST

Dyno Nobel - Primacord 10 (50gr/ft) 1000ft/305M per spool

50,000 FT $1.23 $61,500.00

Dyno Nobel - Primacord 21 (100gr/ft) 800ft/244M per spool

59,200 FT $1.43 $84,656.00

ELECTRIC MS/16FT - Zero Delay 3115 EA $17.46 $54,387.90 NONEL EZ Drifter 200/5400 16' or 20' 1125 EA $9.57 $10,766.25 NONEL EZ Drifter 400/8000 16' or 20' 1125 EA $9.57 $10,766.25 Dyno Nobel Blastex 2 X 16 (65X400) (40lb/cs)

1600 LBS $2.82 $4,512.00

Dyno Nobel - Primacord 5 (25gr/ft) 1000ft/per spool

28,000 FT $0.61 $17,080.00

DynoSplit EX 32MMx26MM/1.25x86FT (45lb/cs)

1620 LBS $9.39 $15,211.80

DYNO AP PLUS 1 1/4 X 8 39LB/CS 624 LBS $4.18 $2,608.32

UNIMAX 1 1/4 X 8(32X200)TT EC

44LB/20KG

1144 EA $4.64 $5,308.16

TOTAL VALUE $266,796.68

*All items must have a date shift code within one year of manufacture

The Required Delivery Date (RDD) will be no later than 90 days.

4. Identify statutory authority permitting limiting sources.

The Brand Name is essential to the Government’s requirement.

ATF’s Advanced Explosives Disposal Techniques (AEDT) is an eight (8) day (65 hour) course that will provide best practices for safe disposal of deteriorated explosives, unknown energetic

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The course is highly interactive and requires the applicants be a full-time ATF Certified Explosives Specialist (CES) and/or public safety official trained as a Bomb Technician and whose mission includes destruction/disposal of explosive materials. Military EOD personnel are also welcome.

This course stresses interoperability between the aforementioned explosive disciplines to ensure proper communication and understanding of different advanced disposal techniques. Part of this training course provides techniques by utilizing the specific brands of explosives that are required for specific teaching points and for training consistency between classes.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S. Code § 3304 – Use of Non-Competitive Procedures and the exceptions listed under RFO Part 6.103 – Circumstances permitting other than full and open competition.. (Check the appropriate box for the authority – and bold the statement)

☒RFO 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

☐ FAR 6.103-2 Unusual and compelling urgency.

☐ FAR 6.103-3 Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services.

☐ FAR 6.103-4 International agreement.

☐ FAR 6.103-5 Authorized or required by statute.

☐ FAR 6.103-6 National security.

☐ FAR 6.103-7 Public interest.

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

The aforementioned explosive brand is required to illustrate a specific teaching point which enhances the current curriculum of the AEDT course.

AEDT utilizes multiple different manufacturers of explosives. Our curriculum addresses multiple different types of explosives. The shot layouts have been designed for disposal and the accompanying mathematical calculations necessitates a specific brand be used.

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If we constantly use different types of explosives for our shots, we lose continuity within the program and would continually have to amend training aids and curriculum. Explosives manufacturers use different explosives and different ratios of explosives, it is their proprietary mix. Different parts of the course address different manufacturing companies thus addressing the need for different brand name high explosives.

In addition, the requirement to familiarize the different disciplines with the specific explosives will contribute to the consistency between class deliveries and provides an environment of interoperability, which is a key objective of the training.

Note: all of the items must have a date shift code within a year of manufacture at the time of delivery.

Items must be delivered to the Redstone Arsenal unless pickup can be arranged within 250 miles of the Redstone Arsenal.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure offers/quotes were solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by FAR 5.2 and, if not, which exception under FAR 5.202 applies.

It is recommended that this requirement be awarded on solicitated on an unrestricted basis to maximize competition among both small and large businesses capable of meeting the Government's requirements. Market research indicates that adequate competition exists within industry, and limiting the procurement may unnecessarily restrict qualified sources. An unrestricted approach is therefore determined to be in the best interest of the Government to support mission requirements and obtain best value.

7. The anticipated dollar value of the proposed acquisition, including options if applicable, and a determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the government will be fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer deems the Base year only for $266,796.68 to the government will be fair and reasonable based on the previous years and a slight inflation cost of 6% - 8%.

8. A description of the market research conducted and the results or the reason market research was not conducted.

Market research was conducted by collecting and analyzing product/service information on the technical capabilities and prices/costs within the marketplace to satisfy agency needs. Small business search and GSA eBuy were taken into consideration.

Previous years made this procurement challenging to source a firm that is capable of acquiring the needed pyrotechnics.

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9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.

N/A

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

11. A statement of any actions the agency will take to remove or overcome any future barriers to competition.

Currently, there are no barriers or risks to competition before any subsequent acquisitions for the brand name item(s), including challenges to restrictive data markings, data rights, preparation.

12. Certifications.

Co-Prepared by:

As the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Government’s Technical Representative (GTR), I certify the above information is accurate to the best of my knowledge and contains complete data/information necessary to support the recommendation and the basis for this justification.

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Darren Clemons, COR/GTR Date Office/Title

As the Contracts Specialist, I reviewed the information presented above by the program office, this information is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I recommend to the Contracting Officer it is in the best interest of the US Government to pursue other than full and open competition for this requirement.

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Nya Houston, Contracts Specialist Date Office of Management – Acquisitions Management Division

As the Contracting Officer and based on the information presented by the program office, the information is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and it is in the best interest of the US Government to pursue other than full and open competition for this requirement.

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Brian Wilkins, Contracting Officer Date Office of Management - Acquisitions Management Division

Reviewed by:

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Courtney Middleton, Acting Branch Chief4 – Field Operations Date Office of Management – Acquisitions Management Division

Approved by:

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Brian Wilkins, Contracting Officer5 Date Office of Management - Acquisitions

4 For all actions over $750K, Branch Chief review is required.

5 CO is the final approval for all actions $750K and below.