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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

JUSTIFICATION FOR LIMITED

COMPETITION/SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR

ACQUISITIONS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

I hereby determine that the ExtendoBed listed on

DJF-21-3440-PR-0002908 is 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 manufacturer:

Company: Extendobed

Company Address: 4242 S. Eagleson Rd. Suite 102, Boise, ID 83705

Company Point of Contact and Phone Number: Kegan Amundsonr>

2. The <insert item or service required> is estimated to cost <insert$ amount> and is required to be delivered by 5/31/2021.

The Extendobed is see below.

Extendobed 75"

EB-1575 75" Extendobed steel frame assy, w/ full extension lock & plywood platform (48"W x 75"L), w/ short side rails. Mounting hardware included; 1500 lbs. capacity

Tuscon Bomb (L) Carrier Includes: - Double platform w/ Safety Screen - Dry-erase backsplash & deck - Full extension locking weapons drawer - Single Lid Day Box, A TF

Type III - Fold-down gates on lower platform - Steel frame & platform decks will be coated with a protective sealer

Day Box Day/Bomb box, A TF Type III available upon request. See print for further box details.

Energy Chain, Std EC-S Standard width, 1" wide, folding electrical conduit for cords & wues

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3. [Insert one of the paragraphs listed below, depending on the justification]

[OR]

S ecific characteristics of the Extendobed that limit the availability to a Brand Name are

Patent Number 4,705,315

• A three-stage frame design that allows over I 00% extension of the cargo platform (e.g. EB-

15 90 will have approximately 99" of travel or I I 0% extension).

• A heavy-duty, spring-loaded locking assembly that provides multiple locking positions and easy one-handed operation.

• 4" storage area beneath the Extendobed that is completely accessible when the unit is in the extended position.

• Heavy-duty, structural-steel design with high-strength steel roller bearings that have a static load capacity of over 4000lbs each and provide l500-3000lb load capacity at full extension

(Weight capacity varies by model).

• Custom cargo frame design that allows customized carriers that fit user specific requirements.

• Integrated Day Boxes that meet type 3 ATF specifications.

Only this suggested source can furnish the requirements, to the exclusion of other sources, because Extendobed is the only manufacturer to make the product to the requirements listed above.

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

D The material or service must be compatible in all as ects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems resently installed. The current equipment is <insero description of current equipment>, and the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system by <insert descri tion o how the new item/service must coordinate or interface>.

D A atent, copyright, ro rietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:

ExtendoBed holds the patent to the required bed that meets the ATF specs.

D These are "direct replacement" parts components for existing equipment.

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D Other information to su2port a Choose an item. buy:

<Insert any additional information that sup orts this sole-source/brand name acquisition>

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 BP A 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.

Extendobed

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4242 S. Eagleson Rd. Suite 102, Boise, ID 83705

Ph: (800) 752-0706

GSA: GS-30-F-0004S

Duns: 181936493, Cage Code: 1EZW8, Fed ID: 45-5379813

Comserv Wireless 1246 Sycamore View Rd, Memphis TN 38134 POC: Ken Hunt, 901-767-6800

DUNS: 068381057

Email: jtaber@comservinc.com

Dana Safety Supply Inc 2188 Spicer Cv, Memphis TN 38134 POC: Benjamin Irvin, 800-847-8762

DUNS: 021951090, GSA# GS-07F-0512T

The end user reached out to other divisions to see what they are currently using. They all said the Extendobed. Utilizing the Internet the end user could not find another product that met ATF's specifications or patent.

7. Any other facts supporting the limited source justification.

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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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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.

. T–z $F :oz / Sign#e- Date

Contracting Officer:

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

Signature Date

Unit Chief/Team Supervisor (Required f/ amount exceeds $750,000):

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

Signature Date

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