JA Action Target.pdf

JUSTIFICATION SUPPORTING A REQUEST TO ENTER INTO AN ACQUISITION USING

OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION – SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

(Under $150k)

Instructions to Requestor: Prepare this document and include it as an attachment to the purchase request. When received in the Contracting Office, the Contracting Officer (CO) will review the data provided, and if it is concluded by the CO that the proposed sole source action is justified, the CO will approve and sign this justification and place it in the purchase order file.

PR No.

24FAD0022

Requestor:

Amanda Pierce

Office Code:

FAD

Phone No.

912-267-2321

Introduction: Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), the following data is furnished to the Contracting Officer to support the requisitioning office’s request that the items/services identified on the above-mentioned PR be obtained using other than full and open competition. The Requisitioning Office understands that a contract may not be awarded on a sole source basis unless the Contracting Officer approves the request for Other Than Full and Open Competition.

1. Identification of Agency, Contracting Activity and Document. The Department of

Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Procurement Division (PRO)

2. Nature and/or Description of Action Being Approved. Action Target Mancom Touch Plus Carrier System is cable-driven retrieval system with modular touch pads, 360-degree target turning, user programs, and advanced led lighting features. The Firearms Division currently utilizes this target system in its 96 firing points spanning across 4 indoor firing ranges.

3. Description of the Supplies or Services Required to Meet Agency’s Need & the Estimated

Value. The Action Target Mancom Touch Plus Carrier System is being purchased to replace worn out parts. We currently utilize this system on our firing ranges. The firing ranges were originally built by Action Target and use this exact type of target retrieval system. Quote for total buy including shipping is $47,735.40.

4. Identification of Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

41 U.S.C.3304(a)(1) – implemented by the FAR Subpart 6.302-1 entitled “Only one reasonable source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.”

“(A) Demonstrates a unique and innovative concept (see definition at 2.101), or, demonstrates a unique capability of the source to provide the particular research services proposed;”

The firing ranges were originally built by Action Target and currently utilize its Mancom retrieval systems, and this system has shown to have a unique capability for safe use in multiple Firearms training courses. The purchase of items is to replace worn out parts and must be compatible with current target systems used on our firing ranges.

5. Identification of Exception to the Buy American Statute: N/A- Products are made in USA by Action Target. The Mancom Touch Plus Carrier Systems are specialized and propriety to Action Target.

6. Proposed Contractor’s Unique Qualifications/Nature of Acquisition Requiring Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

Action Target manufactures the Mancom Touch Plus Carrier System for its intended application and specific market use on live firing ranges. Other target retrieval manufactures are not compatible with the current system we utilize. Using Action Target’s carriers would allow Firearms to replace worn out parts, which must be compatible with our current modular track system and computer touch screen interface components, which allow firing lane control, programs and drills, and offer a solid ballistic design to withstand side impacts and prevent splatter damage. Utilizing Action Target’s target system would allow existing safety standards to remain in place. Also, any technical assistance that transcends FLETC's internal capabilities would be provided by a third-party consultant; Firearms and the Facility Management Division recommends “Action Target'' serve as this third-party consultant, as the range was built by this company.

7. Technical and Requirements Certification: I certify this requirement meets the Government’s minimum need and that the supporting data, which forms a basis for this justification, is complete and accurate.

Certification by Requirements\Technical Personnel:

Amanda Pierce Date Technical Representative

AMANDA B

PIERCE

Digitally signed by AMANDA B

PIERCE

Date: 2024.03.14 13:11:10 -04'00'

8. Contract Specialist Certification. I certify that the data supporting the recommended use of other than full and open competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Specialist Signature Date

APPROVAL:

Date

Contracting Officer

03/20/2024