Intent to Sole Source WFO.pdf

Last Updated Aug 14, 2025, 06:47 PM UTC

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UNCLASSIFIED

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

RF/IR Shielding for SCIF Windows

Requisition Number: SHOP-PR-25-002841

Division(s): Washington

Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition

Nature and/or description of the action being approved

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's WASHINGTON requires the following product(s)/service(s):

Security Services

In support of Replacing the Radio Frequency (RF)/Infrared (IR) shielding for Washington Field Office's SCIF.

Contract Type

New contract/agreement; Firm Fixed Price

Statutory authority permitting restricted (other than full and open) competition

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s selected statutory authority which permits restricted (other than full and open) competition for this requirement is listed below.

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), FAR 6.302-1 — Only One Responsible Source (Brand Name Specification)

Unique qualifications of the proposed contractor or the nature of the action requiring the use of the authority

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s qualification of the selected statutory authority which permits restricted (other than full and open) competition for this requirement is stated below.

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), FAR 6.302-1 — Only One Responsible Source (Brand Name Specification)

Unique qualification(s) application:

There is a reasonable basis to conclude that the agency’s minimum needs can only be satisfied by unique supplies or services available from only one source or only one supplier with unique capabilities.

Unique qualification(s) details:

This requirement is a sole source and brand name requirement. The window film is an optically clear window film technology that provides high Radio Frequency (RF) and Infrared (IR) attenuation for the RF shielding and Thermal Imaging Defense Purposes.

The window film technology has been engineered to meet stringent US Intelligence community security requirements for facilities handling classified information.

Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s efforts made to solicit offers among as many sources as practicable is described below.

No public announcement will be made

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Applicable FAR 5.202 exception(s):

(a) The contracting officer determines that:

(6) The proposed contract action is an order placed under subpart 16.5. When the order contains brand-name specifications, see especially 16.505(a)(4).

(10) The proposed contract action is made under conditions described in 6.302-3, or 6.302-5 with regard to brand name commercial products for authorized resale, or 6.302-7, and advance notice is not appropriate or reasonable.

Anticipated dollar value of the proposed acquisition and determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the government will be fair and reasonable

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's methodology which supports the determination of fair and reasonable cost to the Government is provided below.

Market Research (including an Independent Government Cost Estimate)

Market Research indicated

Cost/Price Analysis

A cost estimate will be requested from AESU's estimator and attached to this SHOP request

Other

No other vendors could be identified for comparable pricing verification

Description of the market research conducted and the results

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s description of the market research technique(s) it employed to determine the necessity of restricted (other than full and open) competition is provided below.

Reviewing the results of recent market research undertaken to meet similar or identical requirements.

The Washington Field Office surveyed industry via online searches and phone calls. Attempted were made to find alternate distributers but were not successful. A phone call was made to the primary manufacturer for rFoil radiant barrier foils, CoverTech Fabricating Inc; however, they were unable to provide a list of distributers and installers.

Reviewing catalogs and other generally available product literature published by manufacturers, distributors, and dealers or available on-line.

WFO Security Unit reviewed alternate product options available within Signal Defense's catalog to compare the specifications.

Other

Cost estimating was completed by the Architecture, Engineering, and Services Unit in Quantico, Va by utilizing market research captured from internet searches and referenced historical data .

Other facts supporting the use of restricted (other than full and open) competition

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s description of additional facts which support the use of restricted (other than full and open) competition is provided below.

This requirement is authorized by Security Division's Secure Work Environment (SWE) Construction and Build-out guidelines and is derived from the Director of Central Intelligence Directive (DCID) 6/9 and National Publications.

Security Division's SWE construction and build out guidelines requires purchasing a film that both shields RF and provides blast protection.

Signals Defense patented the window film technology, so that it is engineered to meet stringent security requirements.

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Since the SWE Construction and Build-Out Guidelines references the window film from ASTIC Signal Defense SD1010 product, and this product is patented by Signals Defense (also ASTIC Signals Defense), this requirement will be identified as a sole source requirement.

If this specific window film is not provided and installed by ASTIC Signals Defense (also Signals Defense), the SCIF will not maintain its required accreditation by the Security Division and will be unable to process Top Secret/SCI data.

Listing of any sources that expressed a written interest in the acquisition

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s listing of interested sources is provided below.

This requirement was not publicly synopsized. As such, no other sources have expressed an oral or written interest.

Statement of any actions the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition if subsequent acquisitions are anticipated

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s planned and/or executed actions to remove or overcome competitive barriers for subsequent acquisitions are described below.

Other

The FBI will continue to conduct market research/surveys to ensure the agency has all relevant information necessary to make informed decisions regarding future acquisitions. Full and open competition will be utilized to the fullest extent possible for any future requirements.

Description of the products and/or services required to meet the agency’s needs

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s description of the requirement which meets its needs is listed below.

Products

Base Period: 2025-07-15 to 2026-07-14

Products: ¤0.00

Products - Surge: ¤0.00

Base Period Totals: ¤0.00

Services

Base Period: 2025-07-15 to 2026-07-14

Primary Items

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Quantity Unit Price Line Total

RF/IR window film replacement with safety glass fragmentation control for the WFO 5th floor SCIF

1 Each ¤176,360.00 ¤176,360.00

Service Type: UNDEFINED

Item ID: SRSX000566

PartNumber: N/A

Services: ¤176,360.00

Services - Surge: ¤0.00

Base Period Totals: ¤176,360.00

Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

This contract will allow for the purchase of services or goods classified as other direct costs (ODC) as identified herein. Any ODCs not documented in advance of contract award will require written approval by the FBI contracting officer (CO) prior to the purchase. Requests for approval must specifically identify the services or goods to be procured and the estimated price of each.

Justification is required for all ODCs that demonstrate that the goods or services to be purchased are in direct support of the contract. Invoices submitted for payment that include ODCs must specifically identify the services or goods purchased and break out in detail the costs associated with the ODCs. Invoices containing ODCs not listed in the contract or identified and approved by the CO in advance of billing will be treated as improper invoices and will not be paid. Similarly, invoices that include ODCs listed in the contract but fail to specifically identify them and elucidate the costs in detail, will be treated as improper and will not be paid.

Base Period: 2025-07-15 to 2026-07-14

Other Direct Costs(ODCs): ¤0.00

Total: ¤176,360.00

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SignedJenny KnightContracting Officer's Unit Chief

SignedDavid YatesContracting Officer's Team Lead

SignedSamantha SchottlerContracting Officer (CO)

SignedStephanie AndersonProgram Office/Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

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