JA_Identifinder.pdf

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION (FAR PART 8)

LIMITED-SOURCES JUSTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE PROGRAM

FAR 8.40S-6(c)

Requisition Number:

Date: 09/22/2021 Estimated Contract Dollar Value:' b 1U2

The following justification and approval for the use of sources limited to fewer than those required in FAR 8.405-1 is prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-6(c). This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple-Award Schedule Program (41 U.S.c. 251, et seq,and 40 U.S.c. 501).

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Acquisition Programs Unit (NAPU), has prepared this limited sources justification to acquire IdentiFINDER devices on behalf of the Counter-lED Unit (C1EDU), Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG).

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

The proposed action is to acquire FUR Detection brand standard IdentiFINDER R400 devices. This procurement will be advertised on GSA e-Buy as a brand name only requirement. The resultant contract is intended to be awarded as a one-time, firm-fixed price contract.

3. A complete description of the supplies and/or services required to meet the agency's needs.

The CIEDU requires the purchase of fifteen (15) R400-NGH IdentiFINDERS in order to support the CIEDU's WMD Stabilization Mission. The R400-NGH is a standard IdentiFINDER R400 with a Sodium Iodide crystal detector and Geiger-Muller detector. The unit is capable of automatic calibration verification and peak stabilization. The R400-NGH features a color display and USB connectivity. Additionally, the R400-NGH includes a Helium-3 tube for neutron detection and internal Cesium-137 source for calibration verification and stabilization.

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4. The authority and supporting rationale (see S.40S-6(a)(1)(i) and (b)(l)) and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor's unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service.

• FARS.40S-6(b) - An item peculiar to one manufacturer is reql,Jired.

The requested R400-NGH IdentiFINDERSare required to equip newly formed Stabilization Teams due to the unit's expansion. This device is already in use by FBI Render Safe and Stabilization Teams (STs). It is important that the radiation detectors across the Bureau remain the same for operational use and mission success. The STs' equipment is required to be at 'the higti'~st level of readiness to perform the critical mission of render safe of WMDs. The requir.ement is the ability for one detector to accurately detect, display, and identify gamma radiation signatures and dose rates. The detector must also identify and quantify neutron counts. The detector must have the capability to export data to currently used Stabilization Program communications equipment in order to obtain reach back. Lastly, the detector must be able to be transported and operated by one person for an extended amount of time, and weigh lessthan 3 pounds.

S. A determination by the ordering activity Contracting Officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR8.404(d).

A Request for Quote (RFQ)shall be posted on the GSAAdvantage! website. GSAhas already determined the prices of supplies under schedule contracts to be fair and reasonable.

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.

Significant research efforts conducted by the CIEDUinclude internet searches and by analyzing other similar products on the market. These research efforts revealed that the FURDetection R400-NGHis the only product available that meets the specific requirements of the FBI. It was a'isodetermined that the R400-NGH is solely manufactured by FURDetection and is available through the GSAAdvantage! website.

7. Any other facts supporting the limited source justification.

The FBIhas invested heavily in the procurement ofthese devices in the past to outfit federal bomb technicians. However, due to budgetary constraints, procurements had to be spread across several fiscal years. Changing the model or brand at this point would invalidate previous investments. Instruments would no longer be uniform across all

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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 actions of the CIEDUto identify potential sources possessing the ability to satisfy this and similar requirements are ongoing. Market research will be continuously conducted in in an effort to find viable competition for this requirement in the future and to ensure the best value for the Government is obtained.

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