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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 Ellisys Corp. listed on SHOP-PR-25-001804 is 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: Ellisys Corp.

Company Address: 1206 E Warner RD STE 108, Gilbert, Arizona, 85296 Company Point of Contact and Phone Number: 1 (480) 339-7170

2. The Ellisys Corp. is estimated to cost XXX and is required to be delivered by

5/2/2025.

The Operational Technology Division (OTD) STXU requires a data monitoring device that provides the ability to emulate multiple USB functions through the generation of specification-compliant interface traffic.

3. [Insert one of the paragraphs listed below, depending on the justification]

Specific characteristics of the tooling that limit the availability to a specific manufacturer are: The device supports up to USB Spec. version 3.1, which supports device communication at speeds in the range from 1.5 Mbps to 10 Gbps. The USB monitor supports traffic ingestion and generation for various physical interfaces to include USB Types A, B, and C. The device is a small form factor and have cabling that can be restricted to decrease the likelihood of detection, if needed. Only this suggested manufacturers Ellisys USB Explorer 350 model can furnish the requirement .

4. Check and fill in all that are applicable for an Open Market Buy:

The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed, and the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system by Click here to enter text..

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A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:

<Insert description>

These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a sole source buy:

This device must support the attachment of devices through the use of USB cabling required to facilitate monitoring. Such cables are delivered as part of the purchase of the device. The device will be used in STXU development space and will also be deployed to the field in support of active casework.

5. A determination by the ordering activity Contracting Officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 8.404(d).

The contracting officer will determine, after considering the level of effort and the mix of skills available for the tasks needed, that the proposed order or BPA represents a reasonable total price and will be the best value for the FBI.

6. Any other facts supporting the limited source justification.

None

7. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency will take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for supplies and services is made.

The Government will continue to research the market to obtain as many available sources as required in accordance with the FAR to ensure that there are other vendors out there that can satisfy this requirement. In addition, the customer will do due diligence in ensuring that barriers to competition are avoided to ensure we obtain the best value for the government.