NWFO JA for Intent of Sole Source for GTBM.pdf
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This is a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (sole-source procurement justification) issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Newark Division for contract requisition number SHOP-PR-26-000713.
The FBI is procuring the Backtrace Image Recognition product (Model: BacktraceIRF, manufactured by GTBM) and Intelligence Analyst services in support of the Newark FBI Regional Operations and Intelligence Center (ROIC). This is a new firm fixed-price contract with a base period from January 9, 2026, to January 8, 2027. The anticipated contract value is $19,800.00 for the product; no service costs are included in the current pricing. The procurement is being conducted as a sole-source acquisition under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source/Brand Name Specification), as GTBM is identified as the only vendor capable of supplying this specific product. The FBI conducted market research on eight alternative vendors but determined their services were not inclusive of those offered by Backtrace. The cost estimate is based on GTBM's quote. The requirement was not publicly synopsized, and no competing sources have expressed interest. The FBI committed to conducting a competitive procurement for future acquisitions if other vendors demonstrate capability to provide equivalent products or services. All required approvals were signed between February 17, 2026, and March 12, 2026.
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Last Updated Mar 13, 2026, 08:20 PM UTC
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Backtrace Image Recognition
Requisition Number: SHOP-PR-26-000713
Division(s): Newark
Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition
Nature and/or description of the action being approved
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's NEWARK requires the following product(s)/service(s):
Intelligence Analysts
In support of Newark FBI ROIC
Contract Type
New contract/agreement; Firm Fixed Price
Statutory authority permitting restricted (other than full and open) competition
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s selected statutory authority which permits restricted (other than full and open) competition for this requirement is listed below.
41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), FAR 6.103-1 — Only One Responsible Source (Brand Name Specification)
Unique qualifications of the proposed contractor or the nature of the action requiring the use of the authority
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s qualification of the selected statutory authority which permits restricted (other than full and open) competition for this requirement is stated below.
41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), FAR 6.103-1 — Only One Responsible Source (Brand Name Specification)
Unique qualification(s) application:
There is a reasonable basis to conclude that the agency’s minimum needs can only be satisfied by unique supplies or services available from only one source or only one supplier with unique capabilities.
Unique qualification(s) details:
GTBM is the only vendor that can supply this product.
Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s efforts made to solicit offers among as many sources as practicable is described below.
Vendor Industry Day
GTBM is the only provider for this product. Market research was conducted on eight other vendors, however, services were not inclusive to those offered by Back Trace
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Anticipated dollar value of the proposed acquisition and determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the government will be fair and reasonable
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's methodology which supports the determination of fair and reasonable cost to the Government is provided below.
Market Research (including an Independent Government Cost Estimate)
GTBM is the only provider for Back Trace. Cost is estimated on quote.
Description of the market research conducted and the results
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s description of the market research technique(s) it employed to determine the necessity of restricted (other than full and open) competition is provided below.
Contacting knowledgeable individuals in Government and industry regarding market capabilities to meet requirements.
Newark Division ROIC
Other facts supporting the use of restricted (other than full and open) competition
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s description of additional facts which support the use of restricted (other than full and open) competition is provided below.
Listing of any sources that expressed a written interest in the acquisition
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s listing of interested sources is provided below.
This requirement was not publicly synopsized. As such, no other sources have expressed an oral or written interest.
Statement of any actions the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition if subsequent acquisitions are anticipated
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s planned and/or executed actions to remove or overcome competitive barriers for subsequent acquisitions are described below.
A competitive procurement is planned in the future.
Open competition will be planned if other vendors are capable of providing the same product/services.
Description of the products and/or services required to meet the agency’s needs
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s description of the requirement which meets its needs is listed below.
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Products
Base Period: 2026-01-09 to 2027-01-08
Primary Items
Quantity Unit Price Line Total
Backtrace Image Recognition 1 Each $ 19,800.00 $ 19,800.00
Item ID: PITX007630
Manufacturer: GTBM
Make: GTBM
Model: BacktraceIRF
Part Number:
Products: $ 19,800.00
Products - Surge: $ 0.00
Base Period Totals: $ 19,800.00
Services
Base Period: 2026-01-09 to 2027-01-08
Primary Items
Services: $ 0.00
Services - Surge: $ 0.00
Base Period Totals: $ 0.00
Other Direct Costs (ODCs)
This contract will allow for the purchase of services or goods classified as other direct costs (ODC) as identified herein. Any ODCs not documented in advance of contract award will require written approval by the FBI contracting officer (CO) prior to the purchase. Requests for approval must specifically identify the services or goods to be procured and the estimated price of each.
Justification is required for all ODCs that demonstrate that the goods or services to be purchased are in direct support of the
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contract. Invoices submitted for payment that include ODCs must specifically identify the services or goods purchased and break out in detail the costs associated with the ODCs. Invoices containing ODCs not listed in the contract or identified and approved by the CO in advance of billing will be treated as improper invoices and will not be paid. Similarly, invoices that include ODCs listed in the contract but fail to specifically identify them and elucidate the costs in detail, will be treated as improper and will not be paid.
Base Period: 2026-01-09 to 2027-01-08
Other Direct Costs(ODCs): $ 0.00
Total: $ 19,800.00
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SignedJenny KnightContracting Officer's Unit Chief
SignedJenny KnightContracting Officer's Team Lead
SignedHong NguyenContracting Officer (CO)
SignedJohn WilsonProgram Office/Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
Signature StatusNameTitle
Required Signatures
02/17/2026 01:31 PM UTC
03/10/2026 11:22 PM UTC
03/12/2026 02:14 PM UTC
03/12/2026 02:16 PM UTC
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