Brand Name Justification.pdf

JOFOC No.: LSJ-25-0021

Version 20220201

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION (JOFOC) 1 – UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED

ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (SAT)

JOFOC NUMBER2: LSJ-25-0021

PROCUREMENT REQUEST (PR) NUMBER: DJA-25-AFIA-PR-0282

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

COR/GTR3: Ryan Zornes email: Ryan.Zornes@atf.gov

DATE: September 9, 2025

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) National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR) 3750 Corporal Road Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 Technical POC: Ryan Zornes Email: Ryan.Zornes@atf.gov

Contracting/Ordering Activity:

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Office of Management - Acquisitions 99 New York Avenue, NE

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.

Washington, DC 20226 Contracting Officer Name: Brian Wilkins Email: Brian.Wilkins@atf.gov

2. Nature and Description of Action Being Approved. Describe the action being approved include the name and address of the proposed contractor(s).

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 NIKON Z5 Mirrorless Cameras with accessories and cases.

3. Description of Supplies and Services. Describe the supplies/services to be acquired.

Provide the estimated total value (including options, if any).

ATF requires the purchase of the following cameras and accessories:

Purchase NIKON Z5 Mirrorless Cameras with 24-200mm Lens, 64 Gb SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-I U3 SDXC Memory Card, Nikon Z5 compatible batteries w/charger, Nikon SB-700 AF Speedlight, 67mm EVO Antistatic Protective Filter, Nikon Z5 compatible Off-Camera TTL Flash Cord with multi-interface shoe, Camera Cleaning Kits (i.e., Zacro 14-in 1 Mirrorless & DSLR Sensor Cleaning Kit for Nikon), Pelican 1500 Case w/foam.

Required Deliver Date: 60 days.

Total Estimated Cost $152,291.24.

4. Identify statutory authority permitting limiting sources FAR 13.106-1(b)(ii).

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

The Fire Investigation and Arson Enforcement Division provides Nikon N5 Mirrorless Cameras for all Certified Fire Investigators (CFI). All new individuals are provided with these cameras at their entry into the CFI Candidate program. They are then trained in the use of these cameras for the investigation of fire scenes. By consistently providing all CFIs with identical cameras, training can be provided during their orientation to the program and can continue in the field by existing CFIs who have experience in using the same camera. Providing all CFIs with the same camera also allows for ease of use when someone’s camera fails on a fire scene, and they need to use another CFI’s equipment.

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

Fire investigation training requires the ability to capture accurate digital images in vastly different settings and light environments. These specific brands of cameras have been provided to the CFIs for over 15 years and have proven that they meet the specifications needed by the CFIs to support the mission. Additional equipment has also been provided to CFIs that is not interchangeable with other brands. If we were unable to purchase these specific camera brands and models at this time, we would lose continuity and integrity within the program.

6. Certifications.

Co-Prepared by:

As the 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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For Ryan Zornes, FIAED/FPTB Date NCETR/Branch Chief

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