JOFOC-5973.pdf

Requisition Number: DJF-18-0700-PR-0005973

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

JUSTIFICATION

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH

AUTHORITY 41 U.S.C. 3304

Date: 1/30/2018

Estimated Dollar Value: $84,500.00

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity.

The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Science and Technology

Contracts Unit, has prepared this justification for other than full and open competition for a service agreement for the RapidHIT ID and 2000 instruments on behalf of the DNA Support

Unit (DSU), Laboratory Division.

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

The proposed action will be a one time, firm fixed price, sole source contract to IntegenX for a service agreement for the existing RapidHIT ID and 2000 instruments.

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

In support of the FBI’s Rapid DNA Initiative, the FBI has a requirement for a service agreement to include coverage of all parts and labor and one (1) Preventative Maintenance service visit per year with IntegenX to service the DSU’s two (2) existing RapidHIT ID instruments and one (1)

RapidHIT 2000 instrument. The Rapid DNA initiative was established by the FBI in order to develop an instrument capable of performing point of collection DNA analysis. The FBI

Laboratory is in the process of evaluating the RapidHIT 2000 and ID Rapid DNA instruments in support of this initiative. In order for the FBI to proceed with the required studies it is necessary to establish a service agreement to ensure that updates, preventive maintenance needs, instrument failures, instrument upgrades and other necessary items are addressed in a timely and cost-effective manner, which in turn, will ensure the Rapid DNA testing can progress unhindered.

This is a critical requirement for the Rapid DNA Initiative.

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

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For purposes of this acquisition, the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is delineated at 41 U.S.C. 3304 (a) (1) and implemented at FAR Part 6.302-1. 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.

IntegenX is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the RapidHIT 2000 and ID instruments and their associated parts and therefore is the only company capable of providing the services and support needed by the FBI. There are no other vendors that can provide the required service.

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.

The FBI will publicize this requirement on the Federal Business Opportunities website. This announcement will give an opportunity for other vendors to demonstrate their ability to meet the

FBI’s specific needs through a submission of technical capabilities and cost information.

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.

Before awarding a contract, the Contracting Officer will perform a price analysis in accordance with FAR 15.804-2(a)-(e).

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

Market research was done by examining pertinent specifications and capabilities from vendor web sites, reviewing catalogs and other generally available product literature published by manufacturers, distributors, and dealers and recommendations from other technical members of the government and scientific community. Market research revealed that IntegenX is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the RapidHIT 2000 and ID instruments and the only company capable of provide the services required by the FBI.

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

See section 5 above.

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

A synopsis will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website. This synopsis will give an opportunity for other vendors to demonstrate their ability to meet the FBI’s specific needs through a submission of technical capabilities and cost information.

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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 conduct market surveys and research available through industry shows and technology releases in the form of papers and journals on subsequent acquisitions.

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Reviews and Approvals (Not exceeding $700,000)

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.

Technical Representative Date

Lilliana I. Moreno

Contracting Officer:

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

Contracting Officer Date

Jerry D. Varnell