JOFOC.pdf

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition

(JOFOC)

Control #: ATF-21-0050 ARQ: DJA-21-ANCE-PR-0625 Page 1 of 7

1. Contracting Activity:

Contracting Office:

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Office of Management – Property, Acquisitions and Safety Division 99 New York Avenue, NE, 3.S-134 Washington, DC 20226 POC: Brian Wilkins 202-648-9120 Email: Brian.Wilkins@atf.gov

Requesting Office:

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) ATF National Center for Explosives Training and Research

Certified Explosives Program 3750 Corporal Road, Redstone Arsenal Huntsville, AL 35898 POC: Richard Gonzalez

Email:

2. Nature/Description of Action being approved, i.e., sole source, limited competition, establishment of a new source, etc:

This Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) authorizes and approves the issuance of a sole source, firm-fixed-price purchase order for the purchase of Concept Development Corporation, Assorted Ammunition for CarbonFire Disruptor System owned by ATF.

3. Description of Supplies/Services and estimated value, including options:

• Background: ATF’s Certified Explosives Specialist Training Program has a requirement to purchase Concept Development Corporation, Assorted Ammunition for CarbonFire Disruptor system:

• Description of Requirement:

PRODUCT QTY UNIT COST TOTAL COST

EOD-XP Ultra-Velocity Blank (Box of

5) (Part No: 26111)

100 $34.95 $3,495.00

EOD-XP High-Velocity Blank (Box of 5) (Part No: 26112)

EOD-XP Medium-Velocity Blank (Box of 5) (Part No: 26113) mailto:Brian.Wilkins@atf.gov

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100 $1,683.30 $3,495.00

EOD-XP-HC Steel hole Cutter (Box of

5) (Part No: 26116)

50 $59.95 $2,997.50

EOD-XP-Disintegrator (Box of 10) (26117)

50 $49.95 $2,497.50

EOD-XP-Clay (Box of 10) (Part No:

26118)

50 $39.95 $1,997.50

EOD-XP Brass Slugs (Three Ring) (Box of 5)

50 $44.95 $2,247.50

EOD-XP Brass Slugs (Four Ring) (Box of 5)

50 $44.95 $2,247.50

• Estimated Value: $25,967.50

• RDD: 60 days

• Proposed Contractor:

Concept Development Corp 16611 E Laser Dr.

Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 Rich Langner 800-472-4405

4. Pursuant to FAR Subpart 6.3 and in accordance with the requirement of FAR

6.303, this J&A is supported by the following statutory authority and reason for statutory authority cited:

Please select one:

[X] 41 USC 3304(a)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or

Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, FAR 6.302-1

[ ] 41 USC 3304(a)(2), Unusual and Compelling Urgency, FAR 6.302-2

[ ] 41 USC 3304(a)(3), Industrial Mobilization, FAR 6.302-3

[ ] 41 USC 3304(a)(4), International Agreement, FAR 6.302-4

[ ] 41 USC 3304(a)(5), Authorized or Required by Statute, FAR 6.302-5

[ ] 41 USC 3304(a)(6), National Security, FAR 6.302-6

[ ] 41. USC 3304(a)(7). Public Interest, FAR 6.302-7

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5. Demonstration of Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition that Requires use of Authority Cited:

ATF’s Bomb Technicians require highly specialized and proprietary ammunition to use with the Carbon Fire Disruptor. The CarbonFire ensures not only the reliability of a portable, cartridge powered disruption tool but one that is rendered safe on improvised explosive devices and other pieces of military ordnance, materials, and devices.

6. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable. Include whether or not a FBO announcement will be issued and attached a draft of the FBO notice. Include any exception under FAR 5.202, when not synopsizing. If the justification covers a brand name requirement, this section should address compliance with FAR 5.102(a)(6). Identify if any/similar requirements are anticipated in the future:

In accordance with FAR Part 6.305, this JOFOC will be posted on beta.sam.gov/Federal Business Opportunities.

7. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated Dollar Value, including options demonstrates of fair and reasonable cost:

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part: 13.106-3(a)(2), the Contacting Officer determined the proposed prices to be fair and reasonable based on historical pricing proposed for the same product (see below).

Contract Number Total Cost Date

DJA-13-AHDQ-P-0972 $25,155.00 09/18/2013

DJA-15-AHDQ-P-0549 $44,160.00 06/26/2015

15A00019PAQA00534 $77,495.00 08/27/2019

8. Market Research:

After thorough market research/survey, there is no equivalent product available to be used with ATF’s explosive disruptors without compromising both functionality and safety.

9. Additional Supporting Facts:

a) Explanation of why technical data packages, specifications, engineering descriptions, statements of work or purchase descriptions suitable for full and open competition have not been developed or are not available: N/A.

b) If FAR 6.302-1 is cited for follow-on, state the estimate of cost to the Government that would be duplicated and how the estimate was derived. In addition, state the

Control #: ATF-21-0050 ARQ: DJA-21-ANCE-PR-0625 Page 4 of 7 data, estimated cost, or other rationale as to the extent and nature of the harm to the Government. N/A.

c) If FAR 6.302-2 is cited, estimated cost or other rationale as to the extent and nature of harm to the Government. N/A.

10. Listing of Sources that expressed a written interest in this acquisition:

None

11. Actions Taken to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition:

Though, the Bureau makes every effort to remove or overcome any barriers to competition, this type of highly specialized and proprietary ammunition is specific to ATF’s explosive disruptors, using any other type of ammunition would compromise functionality and the safety of personnel. The Bureau will continue to canvas industry and collaborate with other law enforcement agencies for similar products and /or services to meet the agency’s future needs.

CERTIFICATIONS

I certify this submission is accurate and contains complete data/information necessary to support the recommendation for other than full and open competition.

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Based on the information presented by the program office, the information is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and it is in the best interest of the US Government to pursue other than full and open competition for this requirement.

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Brian Wilkins/Contracting Officer Acquisition Operations Branch

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