JOFOC_Carbon_Fiber_OPS_Pak_III.pdf

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

(JOFOC)

Control #: ATF-19-0065 ARQ: DJA-19-ANCE-PR-0737 Page 1 of 7

1. Contracting Activity:

Contracting Office:

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Office of Management – Property, Acquisitions and Safety Division 99 New York Avenue, NE, 3.S-134 Washington, DC 20226 POC: Brian Wilkins 202-648-9120 Email: Brian.Wilkins@atf.gov

Requesting Office:

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) ATF National Center for Explosives Training and Research

Certified Explosives Program 3750 Corporal Road, Redstone Arsenal Huntsville, AL 35898 POC: Greg W. Smith 707-592-9976

Email: Greg.Smith@atf.gov

2. Nature/Description of Action:

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 Concept Development Corporation, CarbonFire Kits.

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

ATF’s Certified Explosives Specialist Training Program has a requirement to purchase eleven (11) Concept Development Corporation CarbonFire OPS Pak III (Disrupters):

Dismounted EOD-OPS-PAK III (Complete) Includes: CarbonFire10 II Barrel 6'' Extension Barrel MagFire T3 Breech MagFire Breech Plug Tripod Tripod Barrel Mount with Dual Laser Sights EOD 12. Ga. Laser Boresighter HD Drag Chute + Lanyard, Retainer & Breech Protector Windproof Parachute Ejection Bag Pen Initiator Shock Tube Cutter Clamp-on Mount mailto:Brian.Wilkins@atf.gov

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Base Plate Mount Stake Mount Water Bottle Base Plate / Stake Mount Adapter Polymer Skid Plate Cleaning Rod & Brush + Tool Kit Cordura Case with Shoulder Harness Tactical Pak with Mini Tripod + Tactical Barrel Mount EOD-XP Brass Slugs (Three Ring) (Box of 5) EOD-XP Brass Slugs (Four Ring) (Box of 5) PJ-100 AquaJet Nozzle DJ-200 AquaJet Nozzle Slug EOD-XP Ammo + Projectile Samples

Contractor:

Concept Development Corp 16611 E Laser Dr.

Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 Rich Langner 800-472-4405

Period of Performance: 60 days .

Estimated Value: $77,745.00

4. Pursuant to FAR Subpart 6.3 and in accordance with the requirement of FAR 6.303, this J&A is supported by the following statutory authority and reason for statutory authority cited:

Please select one:

[X] 41 USC 3304(a)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or

Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, FAR 6.302-1

[ ] 41 USC 3304(a)(2), Unusual and Compelling Urgency, FAR 6.302-2

[ ] 41 USC 3304(a)(3), Industrial Mobilization, FAR 6.302-3

[ ] 41 USC 3304(a)(4), International Agreement, FAR 6.302-4

[ ] 41 USC 3304(a)(5), Authorized or Required by Statute, FAR 6.302-5

[ ] 41 USC 3304(a)(6), National Security, FAR 6.302-6

[ ] 41. USC 3304(a)(7). Public Interest, FAR 6.302-7

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

ATF currently maintains the Ideal Products Inc., 24 inch P.A.N. Disrupter as the primary hazardous device disruption tool to be used by ATF Special Agent Bomb Technicians and Explosives Enforcement Officers. The Ideal P.A.N. disrupter is the standard disruption tool deployed by bomb squads throughout the United States. ATF also possesses the Royal Arms disrupters in both the 18 inch and 9 inch sizes. All of these disrupters use 12 gauge cartridges.

ATF bomb technicians and the ATF explosives training personnel have identified a requirement to also maintain a lightweight, easily transportable disruption tool to supplement the Ideal P.A.N. and Royal Arms disrupters in situations where there is limited space in which to work, there a long distance that must be traversed by walking, or there is a need for a lightweight and portable render safe response kit. The requirement is necessary to add to the capabilities of the bomb technicians during render safe operations involving hazardous devices, and not to serve as a replacement. The acquisition of an additional lightweight tool will enhance ATF’s response capabilities by providing an additional option when traveling or responding to a hazardous device incident.

ATF explosives training personnel have identified the CarbonFire 10, manufactured by Concept Development Corporation to meet this requirement. The CarbonFire 10 is constructed from titanium and wrapped in carbon fiber. The use of these materials is unique; as all other disruption tools researched are constructed using stainless steel, which is a much heavier material. The carbon fiber titanium tool is very lightweight and appears to be the only lightweight tool available on the market. The other requirement is that the disrupter must use a 12 gauge round. All of the disruption tools owned by ATF currently use a 12 gauge round. This is also the most common round use by bomb technicians in the United States and will allow the ATF bomb technicians to maintain interoperability with other squads by using the same type of rounds used in other tools.

The ATF Certified Explosives Specialist Program Manager has researched available products and has not identified any other manufacturer of titanium wrapped in carbon fiber disrupter tool. A web search for different manufacturers of disrupters revealed that the Concept Development Corporation CarbonFiber10 is currently the only product available that is constructed using titanium and carbon fiber construction. Other companies researched are:

Ideal Products Inc.

126 Capital Court Nicholasville, KY 40356

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Toll Free: 866-931-4363 http://www.idealproductsinc.net/catalog.php?browse=category&category=3

Ideal Products, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the P.A.N. disrupter. They manufacture the 24 inch P.A.N. as the standard disruption tool used by ATF personnel as well as numerous bomb squads across the country. Ideal also manufactures a mini disrupter kit. It is also made of steel and it uses a 410 gauge round as opposed to a 12 gauge round. This product does not meet the requirements because it is made from steel and it does not use a 12 gauge round.

Royal Arms International 1300 Graves Avenue Oxnard, CA 93030

(805) 288-5250 http://www.royalarms.com/product-category/eodcannonsanddisrupters/

Royal Arms manufactures a 9 inch disrupter. ATF owns this disrupter and the larger version. There is no need to purchase more of these as the ATF inventory is sufficient and the purpose for purchasing the CarbonFire 10 is that it is a lighter weight tool that may be deployed differently than other disruption tools employed by ATF bomb technicians.

Proparms Ltd.

2930 Chemin Ste-Therese Carignan, QC, Canada J3L 2B2

(450) 658-5207 http://www.proparms.com/site/product_6.html

Proparms Ltd. manufactures Neutrex disrupters. They are available in varying configurations ranging from 10 inch to 15 inch barrels, using rounds ranging from 12.5 mm to 29 mm. The Neutrex disrupters are constructed from stainless steel and do not use a 12 gauge round. The rounds range from 12.5 mm to 29 mm. The Neutrex disrupter is not compatible with using 12 gauge rounds.

Concept Development Corporation is the developer, manufacturer and sole source of the CarbonFire 10 II Disrupter and the CarbonFire 10 II EOD-OPS-PAK. The CarbonFire 10 II Disrupter System is unique to Concept Development Corporation and has been awarded U.S. Patent 8, 413,570. The CarbonFire 10 II is constructed of light weight titanium and is carbon fiber wrapped. It is lighter and stronger than steel and is the only disrupter that has a 10 year warranty.

http://www.idealproductsinc.net/catalog.php?browse=category&category=3 http://www.royalarms.com/product-category/eodcannonsanddisrupters/ http://www.proparms.com/site/product_6.html

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6. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable. Include whether or not a FBO announcement will be issued and attached a draft of the FBO notice. Include any exception under FAR 5.202, when not synopsizing. If the justification covers a brand name requirement, this section should address compliance with FAR 5.102(a)(6). Identify if any/similar requirements are anticipated in the future:

In accordance with FAR Part 6.305, this JOFOC will be posted on Federal Business Opportunities.

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), the Contacting Officer has determined the prices proposed to be fair and reasonable based on a previous order and priced proposed for the same product (See Below).

Contract Number Cost Each Date

DJA-14-AHDQ-P-0972 $5,512.00 09/24/2014

DJA-15-AHDQ-P-0549 $5,495.00 06/26/2015

DJA-16-AHDQ-P-0211 $5,495.00 01/22/2016

8. Market Research:

Market research for alternative disrupters resulted in the availability of “similar” systems that did not meet our size and performance specifications. GSA Advantage which resulted in no other companies could be found capable of providing the services.

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.

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

None

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

ATF will perform due diligence in an effort to identify other sources for these products through targeted internet sources, CCR and SBA databases that will fit into our training standards.

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12. Certifications:

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION:

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

Greg Smith Greg Smith Greg Smith 08/23/2019

Name/Title Date

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

Brian Wilkins Brian Wilkins Brian Wilkins 08/23/2019

Contracting Officer Date