Bruker Detector Upgrade REDACTED.pdf

JOFOC No.: ATF-26-0031

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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

(JOFOC) 1

JOFOC NUMBER2: ATF-26-0031

PROCUREMENT REQUEST (PR) NUMBER: DJA-26-ALAB-PR-0492

CO: Steven Jaimes / Steven.Jaimes@atf.gov

COR/GTR3: Cynthia Carter / Cynthia.Carter@atf.gov

DATE: 8/11/2026

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 Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulations Overhaul (RFO) 6 – Competition Requirements.

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity.

Requiring Agency:

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory (FCGIL) 4504 E 18th ST N Wichita, KS 67208 Technical POC: Cynthia Carter Email: Cynthia.carter@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 Officer Name: Steven Jaimes Email: CO’s email: Steven.Jaimes@atf.gov

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

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Office of Science and Technology/Forensic Science Laboratory – Washington (FSL-W) and Forensic Science Laboratory-

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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Atlanta (FSL-A) has a requirement for the procurement of two (2) Bruker EIGER2 R 500K detector packages. The current detectors in the X-ray diffraction instruments were brought over from older systems when new XRDs were procured a few years ago. These detectors will now be obsolete and no longer covered under any instrument warranties for parts or service. The Instruments run approximately 500K each and it benefits the government to purchase just the replacement detectors.

The XRD is used in the explosives and trace section for casework and research to continue to keep ATF up to date in the analysis of explosives.

Proposed Vendor:

Bruker AXS, Inc

UEI: FSZEBNCHN7E6

DUNS: 117499126

TINS: 84-4235036

5465 East Cheryl Parkway Madison, WI 53711-5373

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

Two (2) EIGER2 R 500K multimode detector (by DECTRIS) upgrade packages. This is to upgrade the laboratories two (2) Bruker D8 Discover X-ray Diffractometer (XRD) to a new detector. The current detectors will be obsolete next year and cannot be serviced. Package includes the following:

• EIGER2 R 500K multimode detector (by DECTRIS) upgrade package must include the following technical specifications.

o Micron-precise repositioning accuracy enabling alignment-free rotation o Automatic recognition of the detector orientation o Continuously variable sample-to-detector distance from 100 mm up to 500 mm o Media free with no gas or water cooling o Automatic distance recognition o Enables full detector field of view o Up to 1000 channels in 1D detector mode o OD, 1D and 2D mode o Uses Hybrid Photon Counting o Fast pixel readout with pixel size of 75 microns o Silicon or cadmium telluride sensor

• Bruker universal detector mount plus 214 m (Bruker part number A24D622)

• Bruker universal I/O Board (Bruker part number A23B287)

• Shall include Dell brand computer, English Operating System, Windows 11 software.

• Shall include Diffrac.MEASURE Center software current version (Bruker part number

P500A130).

• Shall include Diffrac.EVA software current version (Bruker part number P500B100).

• All physical items supplied with the buy must be brand new and be certified to manufacturer’s

OEM specifications.

• Instrument, computer, and all the components will be covered under a one (1) year manufacture warranty (not to include consumables).

• Shall include all installation and configuration to be mounted on the current D8 Discover

Diffractometer by a certified Bruker technician.

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• The equipment shall be delivered within approximately ninety (90) days of receipt of the contract.

• The equipment shall be installed by a certified Bruker technician within one month of delivery.

1. One (1) EIGER detector upgrade package will be delivered to:

National Laboratory Center Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 6000 Ammendale Road Beltsville, MD 20705

2. One (1) EIGER detector upgrade package will be delivered to:

Forensic Science Laboratory-Atlanta Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 2600 Century Parkway Suite 400 Atlanta, GA 30345

The estimated cost for this purchase is $348,150 with a Required Delivery Date (RDD) no later than ninety (90) days after award. It is anticipated that Bruker will provide the government with a 25% discount on the detector upgrade package since the current detectors will be obsolete in the next year.

4. Identify statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S. Code § 3304 – Use of Non-Competitive Procedures and the exceptions listed under RFO 6.103 – 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.

RFO 6.103-2 Unusual and compelling urgency.

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

RFO 6.103-4 International agreement.

RFO 6.103-5 Authorized or required by statute.

RFO 6.103-6 – National Security

RFO 6.103-7 Public Interest

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

Dectris is the manufacture of the EIGER2 R 500K detector specifically made for the Bruker AXS Inc D8 Discovery X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD). According to the sole source letter from Bruker AXS LLC, they are the sole source provider for the sales of the detector upgrade package.

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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 RFO 5.1 and, if not, which exception under RFO 5.201(b) applies.

In accordance with RFO 5.1, a pre-solicitation notice was not issued as this requirement is exempt in accordance with RFO 5.101(b)(1)(i), however a sole source notice and redacted JOFOC will be posted on SAM.gov upon approval of this justification. The program office does not anticipate any responses as there is only one vendor who can provide the required replacement detectors. Any responses received will be sent to the program office and placed in the file.

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 Government estimated cost is $348,150 which is based on the apparent fair market value and market research conducted. Bruker AXS is the sole provider of replacement detectors for the XRD system. FSL-A and FSL-W made the decision to replace the detectors instead of procuring two (2) new systems that would cost the government approximately $1,000,000. By awarding this effort for just the replacement detectors, the Government would save almost $650,000. The anticipation is that Bruker will provide the government with a 25% discount on the detector upgrade package since the current detectors will be obsolete in the next year. The CO will determine price reasonableness by comparing the quoted price to the IGCE.

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

Market research was performed in accordance with the information documented in the MR report memo. The results of market reached identified that the replacement detectors can only be provided by Bruker AXS. See Section 5 above for additional information provided in the vendor’s sole source letter.

See Section 11 for actions the Bureau will take to remove or overcome any future barriers to competition.

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

N/A – See Sections 5 and 8 above regarding the use of other than full and open competition.

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

Bruker AXS, LLC

UEI: FSZEBNCHN7E6

DUNS: 117499126

TINS: 84-4235036

5465 East Cheryl Parkway Madison, WI 53711-5373