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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE and FACILITIES 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) (X)

Requisition Number: DJF-23-1800-PR-0002896

Date: 2/22/2023

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity.

(U) The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Science and Technology Contracts Unit, has prepared this justification for other than full and open competition for Operational X-Ray Equipment on behalf of the Sensitive Operations Support Unit (SOSU), Operational Technology Division (OTD).

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

(U//FOUO) In support of its mission, SOSU has the intent of acquiring Operational X-Ray Equipment as a brand-name only acquisition with specified manufacturer being NOVO DR Inc.

This contract will be fixed firm price with the required delivery date as soon as possible.

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

(U//FOUO) SOSU is requesting the procurement of the following operational x-ray technology in furtherance of its mission:

One (1) NVXRAYC020001 Controller to Golden RS232 7PK Cable 15m Three (3) NVLKOUT01 Lookout: Organic Detection, Live A/V Accessory Four (4) NVFSLK01 Folding Slider L Kit One (1) NV22WURS02 Ultimate III System: 22WS Four (4) 000 Control Box Trade in for Falcon/Ranger III Kit Two (2) NVFLCN02103 Falcon III Mesh Kit Two (2) NVR3MESH20001 Wireless Ranger III Mesh Kit Six (6) NVXRAYC020008 Controller to Golden RS232 7PK Coiled Cable 50 cm vmcdaniels Cross-Out

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(U//FOUO) This equipment will work in conjunction with existing hardware and proprietary software and will continue supporting x-ray capabilities necessary for the successful execution of SOSU operations. This specific equipment from NOVO DR Inc. enables interconnectivity between existing equipment for operational continuity. Procuring this x-ray technology from the same manufacturer allows the FBI to take advantage of common software tools, hardware devices, and existing equipment interoperability. This acquisition is required as soon as possible.

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

(U) 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.

(U//FOUO) SOSU is responsible for having operational x-ray capabilities in support of high priority investigations. In order to preserve the functionality and ensure dependability of these x-ray systems, it is imperative that SOSU uses the same manufacturer that it currently has on inventory.

The only practical way to ensure complete software and hardware interoperability is to use the NOVO DR Inc. equipment listed in this procurement. Furthermore, utilizing NOVO DR Inc.

technology will ensure seamless integration with our existing inventory and enable the use of ready to deploy equipment. Utilizing the proven technology provided by NOVO DR Inc. will ensure that SOSU can effectively deploy quickly and interoperate with existing devices. This technology is available from other manufacturers, but will not meet SOSU’s specialized mission requirements.

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.

(U//FOUO) The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) requirement will be posted on the Sam.Gov website as a brand-name only open market requirement. This announcement will give the opportunity for authorized sellers and the distributors of NOVO DR Inc. the ability to provide the required products:

One (1) NVXRAYC020001 Controller to Golden RS232 7PK Cable 15m Three (3) NVLKOUT01 Lookout: Organic Detection, Live A/V Accessory Four (4) NVFSLK01 Folding Slider L Kit One (1) NV22WURS02 Ultimate III System: 22WS Four (4) 000 Control Box Trade in for Falcon/Ranger III Kit

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Two (2) NVFLCN02103 Falcon III Mesh Kit Two (2) NVR3MESH20001 Wireless Ranger III Mesh Kit Six (6) NVXRAYC020008 Controller to Golden RS232 7PK Coiled Cable 50 cm

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.

(U//FOUO) The Contracting Officer shall use one of the appropriate proposal analysis techniques provided in FAR 15.401-1 to determine anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

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

(U) Discussions with other Subject Matter Experts, both internally and at partner agencies, internet searches, specification sheet review, and product demonstrations were utilized to select the platforms most likely to provide SOSU the required capabilities.

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

(U//FOUO) Acquiring this equipment from NOVO DR Inc. will allow the seamless interface and integration with existing equipment and proprietary software. This will enable quick deploy operations, no requirement for training on new equipment, and maximize the reuse of existing hardware and software.

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

(U) Since the procurement was not advertised, no other companies have expressed an interest either orally or in writing.

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

(U) SOSU will continue to seek possible competition by participating in law enforcement technical conferences and participating in liaison activities with other government agencies.