BNJ-_FLASH_BANGS_AND_FUZES.pdf

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

JUSTIFICATION FOR LIMITED

COMPETITION/SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR

ACQUISITIONS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine that the Flash Bangs and Training Fuzes listed on DJF-17-1200-FBFUZE-3 are available from only one manufacturer (brand name only), and competition is precluded as there are no substitutes available.

1. This acquisition is restricted to the following sole source:

Company: Combined Systems Company Address: 388 Kinsman Road, Jamestown, PA

2. The Flash Bangs and Training Fuzes are estimated to cost $117,000.00 and are required to be delivered by 10/30/2017.

The Flash Bangs and Training Fuzes are used exclusively by the FBI SWAT Program for operational and training events.

Specific characteristics of the Flash Bangs and Training Fuzes that limit the availability to a sole source are interchangeability with current flash bang inventory. Only this suggested source can furnish the requirements, to the exclusion of other sources, due to the fact that the training fuzes must be compatible with current inventory of the FBI.

Moreover, due to time constraints due to urgent requirements, the FBI will not test and evaluate similar products at this time.

3. Check and fill in all that are applicable:

The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. The current equipment are flash bangs manufactured by Combined Systems, and the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system, thereby, maintaining product uniformity, and maintaining safety and security during operational matters and training exercises.

Current training materials utilized by SWAT Operations Unit and field SWAT Team Leaders were prepared and published specific to Combined Systems products. Part

Version 1.0 Page 2 of the training and utilization of the flashbang involves the manipulation of a retention clip which enhances safety of the flashbang. This device is not standard on other manufacturer’s devices.

CERTIFICATION

Requestor:

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

Signature Date

Contracting Officer:

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

Signature Date