OC_FY_23_Explorer_Upfit_JNA_final_ (1).pdf

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

JUSTIFICATION FOR LIMITED

COMPETITION/SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR

ACQUISITIONS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine that the Motorola Radio wire and cables, and Whelen emergency lights listed on DJF-23-3580-Upfitting are available from only one source, and competition is precluded as there are no substitutes available.

1. This acquisition is restricted to the following manufacturer:

Company: Motorola, Whelen

2. The Motorola radio wire and cables, and Whelen emergency lights (including installation) are required to be delivered and installed within 60 days of award acceptance.

3. Specific characteristics of the radio wire and cable, and vehicle emergency lights that limit the availability to a sole manufacturer(s) are: products must be compatible both in form and function, with existing equipment currently installed, which is Motorola radios and Whelen lights. Market research was conducted regarding compatible products that would interface and allow continued operability with the office’s existing systems. Only these suggested manufacturers can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources because the function and capability of the products identified best provide optimal compatibility and seamless integration with current equipment and hardware already in use. The introduction of new product brands would be fiscally ineffective and would allow for incompatibility with products already in place.

Motorola radios: The FBI currently uses the Motorola XTL5000 in its vehicle fleet. As a result, new radios, wiring, cables and hardware acquired must fit the radios currently in use in existing fleet. Aftermarket cabling and parts will not connect to the Motorola XTL5000 radio.

Additionally, the use of other radios would result in the inability to maintain radio communication with existing fleet, resulting in potential failure of operations. The following Motorola brand products are requested for this requirement:

(1) HKN6110B 20' Motorola Power Cable

(1) HKN6169B Motorola Remote Mount Cable 17ft

(1) HLN6863B Motorola Mid-Power Rear Ignition Cable for dash mount installations

(1) HSN6003C Motorola Water Resistant Motorcycle 13W Speaker

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Whelen lights: For compatibility to existing products and to maintain continuity of the use of spare parts, all newly upfitted vehicles are utilizing Whelen branded lights. Continued use of Whelen lights will enable FBI personnel to provide standard equipment in all vehicles, ensure product familiarity for use, repair, maintenance and operations, and utilize current spare products on hand. The following Whelen brand lights are requested for this requirement:

(1) IX50UFZ Inner Edge Driver's Side Red, Passenger side Blue

(6) TLIJ ION T-Series Linear Split R/B (6 per vehicle, 2x behind grille, 2x in quarter windows, 2x in rear windows)

(6) TIONBKT1 ION T-Series Universal Mounts

(1) SAK66D SA-315 MT Kit Explorer DRVR

(1) SA315P SA315P Speaker, Black Plastic

(1) HHS4200 Siren Amp W/Hand-Held Operations

4. Check and fill in all that are applicable:

The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing equipment presently installed in vehicle fleet. The FBI’s Oklahoma City Field Office currently utilizes Whelen Lights and Motorola Radios in all of its upfitted vehicles

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CERTIFICATION

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.

Signature Date

Contracting Officer:

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

Signature Date

01/25/2023