JOFOC.pdf

JOFOC No.: ATF-25-0011

Version 20220201

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION (JOFOC) 1 – UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED

ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (SAT)

JOFOC NUMBER2: ATF-25-0011

PROCUREMENT REQUEST (PR) NUMBER: DJA-25-AEET-PR-0187

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

COR/GTR3: Lisa Floyd /Lisa.Floyd@atf.gov Walter.Shaw@atf.gov

DATE: February 19, 2025

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 Huntsville, AL 35898 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 Washington, DC 20226

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.

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).

ATF intends to award a sole source firm-fixed-price purchase order for the procurement to Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company for the procurement of Explosives and Explosive products.

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

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

Explosives manufactured to military specifications, including MILPRF-46676 or specifically identified with a Department of Defense Identification Code (DODIC) or Department of Defense Ammunition Code (DODAC):

This action is for the purchase of the following:

CLIN DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT

COST

TOTAL

COST

0001 D10606-7 SOB Slip on Booster

20 GM

1200 EA $6.70 $8,040.00

0002 D11338IAFAACECAR-4S2

400’ (150M) ST 085 OD SP

INS M81AT

120 EA $203.95 $24,474.00

0003 MILDTL17124TICE CORD,

DETONATING, 50gr

20,000 FT $0.68 $13,600.00

0004 D11338IAFAACEAAU-4S2

1000’ (300m) ST 085 OD SP

INS

80 EA $189.75 $15,180.00

0005 A10275-118-11-EB1 Shock Tube, .118DIA, Yel, 2500’/Spool

40 SP $186.00 $7,440.00

• Estimated Value: $68,743.00

• Required Delivery Date: RDD June 30, 2025

• Proposed Contractor:

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company 640 Hopmeadow Street Simsbury, CT 06070

4. Identify statutory authority permitting limiting sources. Cite the authority under one of the exceptions listed under FAR 6.302.

☒ FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

☐ FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency.

☐ FAR 6.302-3 Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability;

or expert services.

☐ FAR 6.302-4 International agreement.

☐ FAR 6.302-5 Authorized or required by statute.

☐ FAR 6.302-6 – National Security

☐ FAR 6.302-7 Public Interest

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

Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams from Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps train to common standards by joint attendance at Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal.

For disposals and other operations, military directives require EOD teams to utilize explosives with a Department of Defense Identification Code (DODIC) or Department of Defense Ammunition Code (DODAC).

The ATF Homemade Explosives Program provides training on disposal of homemade explosives to a joint audience of EOD teams, public safety bomb technicians, and ATF agents. Disposal repetitions in the training setting must be consistent with operational equipment/supplies to allow for proper learning and confidence. ATF has created standardized training and procedures built around utilizing explosives manufactured by Ensign Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company.

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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FIAD Date NCETR/Program Analyst

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