JOFOC.pdf

JOFOC No.: ATF-24-0062

Version 20220201

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION (JOFOC) 1 – UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED

ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (SAT)

JOFOC NUMBER2: ATF-24-0062

PROCUREMENT REQUEST (PR) NUMBER: DJA-24-AEET-PR-0503

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

COR/GTR3: Stephen Shelley – Stephen.Shelly@atf.gov

DATE: September 5, 2024

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 Technical POC: Stephen Shelley Email: Stephen.Shelley@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

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.

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 sole source, firm-fixed price purchase order for the acquisition of Dismounted EOD-OPS-PAK III disruptor kits which are currently only developed and fielded by Concept Development Corporation (CDC), a maker of First Line Bomb technician and Tactical disruption tools.

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

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

Background

ATF’s Certified Explosives Specialist Training Program has a requirement to purchase Concept Development Corporation, Assorted Ammunition for CarbonFire Disruptor system:

• Description of Requirement:

PRODUCT QTY UNIT COST TOTAL COST

EOD-XP Ultra-Velocity Blank (Box of 5) (Part No: 26111)

110 $39.95 $4,394.50

EOD-XP High-Velocity Blank (Box of 5) (Part No: 26112)

110 $39.95 $4,395.50

EOD-XP Medium-Velocity Blank (Box of 5) (Part No: 26113)

110 $39.95 $4,395.50

EOD-XP-HC Steel Hole Cutter (Box of 5) (Part No: 26116)

60 $59.95 $3,597.00

EOD-XP-Disintegrator (Box of 10) (26117)

60 $49.95 $2,997.00 EOD-XP-Clay (Box of 10) (Part No: 26118)

60 $39.95 $2,397.00 EOD-XP Brass Slugs (Three Ring) (Box of 5)

63 $44.95 $2,831.85 EOD-XP Low-Velocity Blank (Box of 5) (Part No: 26114)

110 $39.95 $4,394.50

EOD-XP Brass Slugs, 4-Ring (Box of 5) 63 $44.95 $2,831.85 AquaForce (AquaSlug + AquaJet) Upgrade Kit 7 $1,385.00 $9,695.00 Part #EOP-26420 – Dismounted EOD-OPS-PAK III (Complete)

10 $8,995.00 $89,950.00

Shipping 1 $1,500.00

Total Cost $133,377.70

Contractor:

Concept Development Corp 16611 E Laser Dr.

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

Period of Performance: 60 days Estimated Value: $133,377.70

4. Identify statutory authority permitting limiting sources FAR 6.302-1.

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

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

ATF’s Bomb Technicians have a requirement for a reliable, portable, cartridge powered, dynamic energetic disruption tool, for the render safe of improvised explosive devices and certain other pieces of military ordnance and similar materials and devices. This requisition is for the purchase of the highly specialized and proprietary ammunition currently used in this disruptor listed under Line (2), which is fielded to all current ATF bomb technicians. The CarbonFire disruptor is designed to only work safely and reliably with the ammunition listed under Line (3) Description of Requirement.

I have attended numerous vendors shows at International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI) Training Sessions where I have had the opportunity to speak with vendor representatives and examine various types of Explosives Protective Equipment. Additionally, I am in regular contact with other Bomb Technicians and EOD Operators and maintain currency in availability of equipment in the Bomb Technician Community.

There are three main manufacturers of disruptor tools for Bomb Technicians:

Ideal Blasting – The Pneumatic Actuated Non-Electric (PAN) disruptor is a common disruptor used throughout bomb squads in the USA. This disruptor is the primary disruptor used to instruct new bomb technicians at the FBI Hazardous Devices School in Huntsville, AL. The PAN disruptor uses ammunition produced by L-Tech Enterprises. ATF does not currently stock L- Tech ammunition. L-Tech ammunition may cease to produce PAN ammunition in the future.

The ATF Bomb Tech Program has not purchased PAN ammunition or required accessories in years as this would cause a major financial burden on the Bomb Tech Program.

Royal Arms – Royal Arms produces numerous size disruptor for various Bomb Disposal and EOD mission sets. ATF has not purchased Royal Arms disruptors in the last 20 years.

Consequently, ATF Bomb Technicians are not familiar with this system. The Royal Arms disruptors use specific ammunition produced solely for their deployment and is not compatible with the current ATF issued disruptor system.

Concept Development Corporation – The ATF Bomb Technician Program chose the CarbonFire disruptor system over other disruptor systems approximately 10 years ago. The CarbonFire system is lighter weight, more compact in size and is competitively priced as the other available disruptor systems. The ATF Bomb Technician Program has invested significant time and money to equip it’s more than 50 active bomb techs who are operating around the United States. The other disruptor systems still do not offer the requirements needed by the ATF bomb technicians in versatility, compactness and mobility. ATF also stocks and maintains a large quantity of CarbonFire specific ammunition for training, operational and emergency deployment needs.

In the current environment that requires Explosive Ordnance Disposal/Public Safety Bomb Technicians to operate in a Tactical Environment yet maintain the ability to conduct safe and effective render safe procedures, a suitable disruptor kit is required. The Concept Development Corporation, Dismounted EOD-OPS-PAK III meets the needs of the ATF Bomb Technician, who needs a lightweight, versatile, and easily mobile package.

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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Stephen Shelley, EDT Date NCETR/Project Officer

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