JOFOC.pdf

JOFOC No.: ATF-24-0062

Version 20220201

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION (JOFOC) 1 – UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED

ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (SAT)

JOFOC NUMBER2: ATF-24-0062

PROCUREMENT REQUEST (PR) NUMBER: DJA-24-AEET-PR-0504

CO: Brian Wilkins Email: Brian.Wilkins@atf.gov

COR/GTR3: Lisa Floyd email: Lisa.Floyd@atf.gov

DATE: September 4, 2024

This acquisition is conducted under the authorities for procurements under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 for other than full and open competition (including brand name) and not using Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) also known as the GSA Schedules Program or the Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) and FAR Part 8 – Required Sources of Supplies and Services to meet the agency’s needs.

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity.

Requiring Agency:

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR) 3750 Corporal Road Redstone Arsenal, AL Technical POC: Lisa Floyd Email: Lisa.Floyd@atf.gov

Contracting/Ordering Activity:

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Office of Management – Acquisitions Management Division 99 New York Avenue, NE

1 This is also known as a Justification & Approval. It is the document required by the FAR that justifies and obtains approval for a sole-source contract.

2 This is entered at or after small business review, including the header.

3 COR – Contracting Officer’s Representative – services /GTR – Government Technical Representative – supplies/goods.

Washington, DC 20226 Contracting Officer Name: Brian Wilkins Email: Brian.Wilkins@atf.gov

2. Nature and Description of Action Being Approved. Describe the action being approved include the name and address of the proposed contractor(s).

This Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) authorizes and approves the issuance of a brand name justification, firm-fixed-price purchase order for The Golden Engineering XR150 20V x-ray source generator.

3. Description of Supplies and Services. Describe the supplies/services to be acquired.

Provide the estimated total value (including options, if any).

ATF requires the purchase of the following explosives and explosive supplies:

DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT

COST

TOTAL

COST

XR150 20V 7PK X-Ray Kit 110CS (With 2 Batteries, Charger and 1 Cable) 1131230

16 Each $5,550.00 $88,800.00

Collimator Copper Filter 30 MIL 1800230

10 Each $75.00 $750.00

Shipping Charges 1 SH $650.00 $650.00

Total Cost $90,200.00

The Required Delivery Date (RDD) will be no later than 90 days.

4. Identify statutory authority permitting limiting sources FAR 13.106(b)(1)(ii).

The Brand Name is essential to the Government’s requirement.

ATF currently utilizes the SmartRay Vision system as its only portable x-ray system. The Golden Engineering XR150 20V x-ray source generator is the only compatible x-ray generator for the SmartRay Vision system currently employed by ATF Bomb Technicians. This action is for the purchase of upgraded X-ray source generators (from 12-volt systems to 20-volt systems) required by the recent upgrade to the SmartRay Vision System utilized by ATF Bomb Technicians. The Golden Engineering XR150 20V x-ray source generators are designed to integrate seamlessly with the SmartRay vision system equipment already in service.

ATF’s Certified Explosives Specialist (CES) Bomb Technician Program has a requirement to maintain portable x-ray systems based on the National Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board – National Guidelines for bomb squads. This equipment provides the bomb technician with the ability to x-ray suspect improvised explosive devices in order to identify the fuzing, firing and functioning of the device thus providing a higher degree of safety to the technician and the public.

5. A statement demonstrating the unique qualifications of the proposed contractor or the nature of the action requiring use of the authority.

ATF’s Explosives Enforcement Branch has invested in previous purchases of these units and in testing, training, and field deployment we have found them to be reliable and fulfill our mission requirement more effectively than any other x-ray generation system we have in our current inventory or in others we have tested on a loaned basis. These new x-ray generators have a larger battery with more capacity that will allow for longer more efficient usage. The older 12v systems use a power supply designed by DeWalt Power tools. These 12v batteries are now obsolete and have been replaced by the 20v batteries. Further the recent upgrade to ATF’s SmartRay Vision portable x-ray system require an advanced battery system used by the generator to maximize the use of the digital x-ray panel.

The XR150 weighs just over 2 kgs yet is capable of penetrating over 15 mm steel, making it ideal for use in remote locations and special events. The XR150 is 35% smaller than the next larger unit, the XR200, allowing for ease of transport and storage. Multiple connection points allow operators to use various fasteners to attach the XR150 to belts, zippers, or packs.

The new 20V model has 50% more penetrative capability than the 12V predecessor.

ATF’s Explosives Enforcement Branch has previously invested and issued 55 x-ray systems to Bomb Technicians in the field. The training for these units has already been developed and given to ATF Bomb Technicians. To maintain consistency in training, ensure success, and increase safety in operational deployments, ATF needs to purchase the upgraded 20V x-ray generation systems.

The Golden Engineering XR150 20V x-ray source generators have been evaluated by ATF and determined to be the only system that meets our operational needs. We have evaluated all known x-ray systems currently on the market and the Golden Engineering brand & models chosen are the only ones that offers ATF the ability to use fully digital panels remotely and wirelessly with the current SmartRay portable x-ray panel currently utilized by ATF Bomb Technicians. This system is used for diagnosing hazardous devices & objects for render safe procedures and disassemblies. The size of the unit makes it extremely portable and able to be used in a tactical environment. The proprietary software offered with SmartRay systems allows for them to be used exclusively with the Golden Engineering x-ray source. Due to this, no other brand/model would be acceptable. The Golden Engineering X-ray XR150 20V system comes with the x-ray source generator, 2 each 20V batteries, cables, and battery charger.

6. Certifications.

Co-Prepared by:

As the Government’s Technical Representative (GTR), I certify the above information is accurate to the best of my knowledge and contains complete data/information necessary to support the recommendation and the basis for this justification.

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NCETR

As the Contracting Officer and 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 Date Office of Management - Acquisitions