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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 Surgeon Rifles 591 barreled actions (qty 6) and required accessories (AWC Thor PSR LE .30 caliber suppressor, qty 5; PSR thread protector, qty 5) listed on DJF-20-2200-PR-0003686 is available from only one manufacturer (brand name only), and competition is precluded as there are no substitutes available. Further, the listed barreled action and required accessories are the only currently Defensive Systems Unit (DSU)-approved and fielded actions and accessories for HRT short-action sniper rifles.

1. This acquisition is restricted to the following manufacturer:

Company: Strategic Armory Corps (SAC) LLC dba Surgeon Rifles and AWC Silencers (DUNS # 050416384) Company Address: 525 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Ste 100, Phoenix, AZ 85024-5660 Company Point of Contact and Phone Number:

2. The Surgeon Rifles barreled actions (qty 6) and required accessories (AWC Thor PSR LE .30 caliber suppressor, qty 5; PSR thread protector, qty 5) is estimated to cost ____________ and is required to be delivered prior to the end of the POP of Purchase Order (1 year).

The Surgeon Rifles barreled actions (qty 6) and required accessories (AWC Thor PSR LE .30 caliber suppressor, qty 5; PSR thread protector, qty 5) is a short-action and attached barrel for a bolt-action sniper rifle, a sound suppression device designed and manufactured to specifically mate with specific muzzle brakes, and collars designed to prevent damage to precise threading required to mate the barreled action with the sound suppression devices.

3. [Insert one of the paragraphs listed below, depending on the justification] Specific characteristics of the Surgeon Rifles barreled actions (qty 6) and required accessories (AWC Thor PSR LE .30 caliber suppressor, qty 5; PSR thread protector, qty 5) that limit the availability to brand name are that Surgeon Rifles is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the HRT bolt action rifle. Surgeon Rifles understands and has experience with the fitment and precision requirements associated with HRT’s short-action sniper rifle. This experience ensures that barreled actions will be made to precise standards prior to acceptance by HRT. The required accessories mate with and protect the muzzle brakes currently installed on all HRT Surgeon bolt-action sniper weapon systems (SWSs). Continued use of the required accessories ensures commonality across SWSs, as well as eliminates the need for additional training, as Operators are already trained in the use of these accessories. Furthermore, the Surgeon barreled action and required accessories are the only FBI Defensive Systems Unit (DSU)-approved devices that constitute the FBI HRT’s short-action SWS. Identifying, down-selecting, and approving alternatives would be both cost and time prohibitive (8-12 months, minimum), create disparity across platforms, pose potential training and real-world operational use issues, and impose increased maintenance costs. Only this suggested source can meet the requirements, to the exclusion of other sources, because Surgeon Rifles and AWC (both subsidiaries of SAC) are the only companies that manufacture these devices. Furthermore, limiting this acquisition to a sole source decreases the time needed to obtain the serialized items by limiting transfer time between the ATF and the manufacturer, as opposed to involving resellers and/or other third parties.

4. Check and fill in all that are applicable for an Open Market Buy:

<Insert description> |_| These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

|X| Other information to support a sole source buy:

Specific characteristics of the Surgeon Rifles 591 barreled actions (qty 6) and required accessories (AWC Thor PSR LE .30 caliber suppressor, qty 5; PSR thread protector, qty 5) that limit the availability to a brand name justification are these are the only FBI-approved barreled actions and required accessories and each is only manufactured by one manufacturer.

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IF GSA FAR Part 8, complete items 6-7

5. A determination by the ordering activity Contracting Officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d).

The contracting officer will determine, after considering the level of effort and the mix of skills available for the tasks needed, that the proposed order or BPA represents a reasonable total price and will be the best value for the FBI.

6. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders, and the results of the research. A statement must be made that the supplies and services are available from the FSS.

N/A

7. Any other facts supporting the limited source justification.

N/A

8. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency will take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for supplies and services is made.

The Government will continue to research the market to obtain as many available sources as required in accordance with the FAR to ensure that there are other vendors out there that can satisfy this requirement. In addition, the customer will do due diligence in ensuring that barriers to competition are avoided to ensure we obtain the best value for the government.

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