Brand_Name_Determination_Posting_to_SAMgov_Redacted.pdf

This is a Brand Name Determination document for a purchase request from the Department of Commerce's Office of Law Enforcement (OLE). The requirement is to purchase 80,000 rounds of Hornady 9mm +P 135 GR FlexLock Critical Duty ammunition for NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement, supporting core mission mandates of marine resource protection, fisheries enforcement, and coastal jurisdiction monitoring. The procurement covers OLE's extensive maritime jurisdiction, including 3.36 million square miles of open ocean, 14 National Marine Sanctuaries, and areas within 200 miles of U.S. coastlines.

The document specifies Hornady Manufacturing Company as the sole source, justifying this selection based on market research and specific technical requirements. The ammunition was selected after market research confirmed its unique characteristics, including superior barrier penetration, performance in FBI tactical tests, and compatibility with law enforcement duty carry needs. The contract is planned as a firm-fixed price with an expected delivery of 120 days after award. The procurement will support OLE's enforcement activities, which include maritime patrols, vessel monitoring, investigations, and partnerships with various governmental and non-governmental organizations.