JOFOC_Photron.pdf

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition

Control #: ATF18-0106 ARQ # DJA-18-ANCE-PR-0979 Page 1 of 4

1. Contracting Activity:

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Office of Management Property, Acquisitions and Safety Division Acquisitions Branch 99 New York Avenue NE, 3.S-125 Washington, DC 20226 Contracting Officer: Brian Wilkins 202-648-9120 Email: Brian.Wilkins@atf.gov Requesting Office:

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

NCETR

3750 Corporal Road, Redstone Arsenal Huntsville, AL 35898 POC: Joe Tiano (256) 924-1375 Phone/Email: Joseph.Tiano@atf.gov

2. Nature/Description of Action being approved, i.e., sole source, limited competition, establishment of a new source, etc:

This Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) authorizes and approves the issuance of a sole source firm-fixed price purchase order for the acquisition of Photron's SA-Z 2100k MONO 64GB camera system which includes numerous sub-components for the complete system.

3. Description of Supplies/Services and estimated value, including options: Photron’s SA-Z 2100k Mono 64GB system is a required piece of equipment to complete a required capability for NCETR’s ERDD team to be able to perform High-Speed 3D video imaging. ERDD already has (1) of these systems which limits its capability to 2D High Speed Video imaging. The (2) systems must be identical in order for 3D video imaging to be performed.

Total Estimated Dollar Value of Acquisition:

Period of Performance is 30 days.

Proposed Contractor:

Motion Capture Technologies, Inc PO Box 1046, Valdese, NC 28690 704.905.2393 Email:

mailto:Brian.Wilkins@atf.gov mailto:Joseph.Tiano@atf.gov mailto:blittle@mctcameras.com

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4. Statutory Authority Cited and Reason for this Authority:

Please select one:

[X] 41 USC 253 (c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or

Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, FAR 6.302-1

[ ] 41 USC 253 (c)(2), Unusual and Compelling Urgency, FAR 6.302-2

[ ] 41 USC 253 (c)(3), Industrial Mobilization, FAR 6.302-3

[ ] 41 USC 253 (c)(4), International Agreement, FAR 6.302-4

[ ] 41 USC 253 (c)(5), Authorized or Required by Statute, FAR 6.302-5

[ ] 41 USC 253 (c)(6), National Security, FAR 6.302-6

[ ] 41. USC 253(c)(7). Public Interest, FAR 6.302-7

5. Demonstration of Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition that Requires use of Authority Cited:

ATF requires the ability to be able to perform 3D High Speed Video Imaging analysis.

Photron is the manufacturer of the SA-Z and it’s required to have the identical system paired with the 2D system to perform the 3D analysis.

6. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers were solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

Photron is the sole provider for the equipment. Motion Capture Technologies is an authorized distributor for Photron and is the only company authorized to distribute Photron equipment on behalf of Photron USA.

7. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated Dollar Value, including options demonstrates of fair and reasonable cost:

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part: 13.106-3(a)(2)(iii), current price lists, catalogs, or advertisements. The Contacting Officer has determined the prices proposed to be fair and reasonable. See attached price list.

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8. Market Research:

This is proprietary property and belongs only to the vendor. Market research has been conducted by the program office which searched the internet and GSA Advantage and to date no other hardware has these capabilities.

9. Additional Supporting Facts:

a) Explanation of why technical data packages, specifications, engineering descriptions, statements of work or purchase descriptions suitable for full and open competition have not been developed or are not available: N/A

b) If FAR 6.302-1 is cited for follow-on, state the estimate of cost to the Government that would be duplicated and how the estimate was derived. In addition, state the data, estimated cost, or other rationale as to the extent and nature of the harm to the Government: N/A

c) If FAR 6.302-2 is cited, estimated cost or other rationale as to the extent and nature of harm to the Government: N/A

10. Listing of Sources that expressed a written interest in this acquisition:

None

11. Actions Taken to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition:

The Bureau makes every effort to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required. The Acquisitions Branch will continue to utilize bidding websites as well as other competitive procedures to promote competition to the maximum extent practicable.

The Requesting Office will continue to research the marketplace and communicate with other agencies to determine if similar products and /or services can meet its needs in the future to remedy the restricted competition on future requirements of this technical nature.

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Certifications:

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate.

Joseph Tiano

Joe Tiano, Instrumentation Engineer, Explosive R&D Division Date

I certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Brian Wilkins Contracting Officer Date