JOFOC - E-Bikes_UNCLASSIFIED (U)_7.7.22.pdf

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE DIVISION | PROCUREMENT

SECTION

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL (J&A) FOR OTHER

THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH 41 U.S.C.

3304 (A) (1)

Requisition Number: DJF-22-2200-PR-0002563

Date: 7/08/2022

Estimated Contract Dollar Value: $178,000

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity.

The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Facilities Acquisition Unit, has prepared this justification for other than full and open competition for the purchase of modified Electronic Bikes on behalf of National Tactical Operations Unit, Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG).

2. The nature and/or description of the action being approved, i.e., sole source, limited competition, establishment of a new source, etc.

It is the intent of the FBI to acquire a new Firm Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement for Modified Electric Bikes from Red Research Group, LLC. The period of performance will be for five (5) years.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs.

The requirement is to provide an electric bike that facilitates the transition of the Hostage Rescue Team Motorcycle Program to a zero-emission vehicle where appropriate, as outlined in Presidential Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, Part II, Section 205 (b)(ii). This electric bike must be able to facilitate the movement of personnel and equipment in a surreptitious manner, minimizing noise signature and ultimately risk to personnel. It must also have a payload capacity of 400 pounds, weigh under 140 pounds, a range of over 40 miles, a top speed of at least 60 miles per hour, capacity to hold a minimum of two (2) riders, ability to be jumped for military free fall insertions, off-road capability, and easily transported via aircraft or rental vehicles. This will allow the Hostage Rescue Team to accomplish its mission of in a safer manner.

4. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 3304 (a)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1 entitled, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.”

5. Demonstrate the unique qualifications of the proposed contractor or the nature of the action requiring the use of the authority.

Red Research Group is uniquely qualified to provide these services to National Tactical Operations Unit based upon the following:

The FBI’s requirements regarding the weight capacity, range, speed, rider capacity, ability to be jumped, and vehicle weight are all critical factors necessary for completing the National Tactical Operations Unit various missions. These requirements must be meet when considering an electric bike. There are no off the shelf electric bikes that can meet the requirements however Red Research Group is the only known manufacturer that modifies electric bikes that meet all the standards and specific needs of the Hostage Rescue Team Motorcycle Program. Red Research Group meets the FBI’s requirements in regard to the electric bike’s weight capacity, range, speed, rider capacity, ability to be jumped, and vehicle weight which no other response to the sources sought could meet when considering the electric bike and modifications required.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies.

A sources sought was published to Sams.gov from 05/05/2022 to 05/12/2022 requesting vender responses to our requirements. The government received six responses to the sources sought, the only company that could fulfil all of the government’s requirements was Red Research Group. A general market analysis was performed based on the requirements in the statement of objective.

A notice will be publicized as required by FAR subpart 5.2.

Minimum two riders payload capacity 400 pounds Min 40 miles to charge Top Speed at least 60mph

Min 4 hr battery recharge

Easily transported via aircraft/vehi cles

Ability to be jumped for military free fall insertions Max LB 140lbs

Off road capability

Acquisition Integration O X O O O X X X O Iron horse Logistics O X O O O X X X O MacGyver Solutions Inc O O O X O O X O O Red Research Group O O O O O O O O O Rider and Garage LLC O X O O O X X X X TurnLabs LLC X X O O O O O O O

Can meet requirement O Cannot meet requirement X https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/Subpart%205_2.html#wp1107980 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/Subpart%205_2.html#wp1107990

7. The anticipated dollar value of the proposed acquisition, including options if applicable, and a determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The anticipated dollar value of this acquisition is $178,000 over a period of five years. The Contracting Officer will negotiate a fair and reasonable price using the techniques in FAR 15.404.

8. A description of the market research conducted and the results.

A sources sought was published to Sams.Gov from 05/05/2022 to 05/12/2022 requesting vender responses to the FBI’s requirements. Six vendors responded. An additional request for information was requested from the respondents. The specific market research methods performed were Internet vendor research, email vendor contact, review of the vendor catalog, and review of the vendor product data sheet. Based on the research conducted, the Market Research report concluded that Red Research Group can supply the National Tactical Operations Unit with the required electric bike. It is the only known manufacturer that produces electric bikes that meet the standards and specific needs of the Hostage Rescue Team Motorcycle Program, with regard to its weight capacity, range, speed, rider capacity, ability to be jumped, and vehicle weight.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.

None.

10. A listing of any sources that expressed a written interest in the acquisition.

Bellow is a list of companies that responded to the sources sought in writing.

1. Acquisition Integration

2. Iron horse Logistics

3. MacGyver Solutions Inc

4. Red Research Group

5. Rider and Garage LLC

6. TurnLabs LLC

11. A statement of any actions the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition, if subsequent acquisitions are anticipated.

The FBI will continue to seek vendors capable of meeting these requirements to compete these requirements in the future. The FBI will do this by continued interaction with other federal and state agencies, review of databases, and ongoing outreach to vendors.

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.

____________________ 7/08/2022___ Amy L. Warner Date

Contracting Officer:

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

Sherry B. Trowbridge Date

7/08/2022

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other than Full and Open Competition