Brand Name Jusification.pdf

JOFOC No.: ATF-24-0042

Version 20220201

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION (JOFOC) 1 – UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED

ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (SAT)

JOFOC NUMBER2: ATF-24-0042

PROCUREMENT REQUEST (PR) NUMBER: DJA-24-AFIA-PR-0550

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

COR/GTR3: Carla Cox email: Carla.Cox@atf.gov

DATE: August 1, 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) Fire Investigation and Arson Enforcement Division (FIAED) Fire and Arson Investigation Branch (FAIB) 3750 Corporal Road Redstone Arsenal, AL Technical POC: Carla Cox Email: Carla.Cox@atf.gov

Contracting/Ordering Activity:

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Office of Management – Acquisitions Management Division

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.

99 New York Avenue, NE 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 Brand Name Justification authorizes and approves the issuance of a name brand justification, firm-fixed price purchase order for GLOBE Turnout Gear: Coat Model D2781-G;

Pants Model E2781.

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

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

Purchase of ten (11) sets of GLOBE Turnout Jackets and ten (11) sets of Turnout Pants, (11) pairs Fire Fighting Gloves with Gauntlet, and (11) nomeX Hoods with bib and liner. All items to meet NFPA #1971 Standard:.

Estimated Deliver: 200 days Estimated Total Value: $44,258.06

4. Identify statutory authority permitting limiting sources. Cite the authority under one of the exceptions listed under FAR 6.302.

☒ FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

☐ FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency.

☐ FAR 6.302-3 Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability;

or expert services.

☐ FAR 6.302-4 International agreement.

☐ FAR 6.302-5 Authorized or required by statute.

☐ FAR 6.302-6 – National Security

☐ FAR 6.302-7 Public Interest

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

The Fire Investigation and Arson Enforcement Division provides Globe Brand turnout gear for all Certified Fire Investigators. All ATF Certified Fire Investigators (CFI) are provided turnout gear for personal safety. All gear is made to specific requirements for the work performed by CFIs, including firefighting operations. For safety, consistency and uniformity of appearance, it is required that all ATF CFI’s wear identical gear, much the same as the standard issue uniforms provided to all 1811 special agent employees.

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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Carla Cox, FAIB Date Budget Analyst/Technical Representative

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