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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

PROCUREMENT SECTION

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH

TITLE 41 U.S.C 3304(A)(1)

Less Than the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, ($250,000.00)

Requisition Number: SHOP-PR-25-001308

Date: July 11, 2025

Estimated Contract Dollar Value: $________________

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity.

The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Procurement Section (PS), National Acquisition Programs Unit (NAPU), has prepared this justification for other than full and open competition for a single microspectrophotometer instrument on behalf of the Trace Evidence Unit (TEU), Scientific Analysis Section (SAS), Laboratory Division (LD).

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 is to award a one time, sole-source, open-market, firm-fixed-price contract to CRAIC Technologies, Inc., (CAGE Code 3B3B0), 948 N. Amelia Avenue, San Dimas, California, 91773 to acquire a turnkey UV-VIS-NIR microspectrophotometer with 200 – 1,000 nm spectral range, Transmission and Fluorescence illumination, polarization capabilities, and NIST traceable standards for verifying microspectroscopy performance.

CRAIC Technologies, Inc. is a small business.

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

The FBI’s mission is to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal, state, municipal, and international agencies and partners; and to perform these responsibilities in a manner that is responsive to the needs of the public and is faithful to the Constitution of the United States.

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The Trace Evidence Unit (TEU) supports the investigative priorities of the FBI and law enforcement community by providing scientific examinations of physical evidence in the areas of hairs, fibers, fabric, cordage, soil, glass, geological materials, building materials, and skeletal material.

Microspectrophotometry measures the color of fibers and is a mandated part of the technical procedure for fiber comparisons.

The FBI purchased an MSP 121 microspectrophotometer from CRAIC Technologies July 2010.

The FBI purchased a QDI 2010 microspectrophotometer from CRAIC Technologies March 2008.

The QDI 2010 is no longer operational, and the MSP 121 computer is failing and cannot be upgraded, (currently operating on Windows 7 with CRAIC software that is required to operate the MSP 121). By purchasing a new CRAIC 2030PV PRO UV-VIS-NIR Microspectrophotometer instrument, the FBI can take parts from the MSP 121 and QDI 2010 and use them on the new instrument, (e.g. objectives with quartz components). Therefore, these components do not have to be purchased as part of the new instrument. The new instrument is planned to replace both the QDI 2010 and MSP 121. CRAIC is the only American based Microspectrophotometer (MSP) company that will meet the needs of TEU and be able to provide on-site customer service over the instruments lifespan without having to bring a foreign national into FBI space or deal with lengthy time differences to make service calls.

The current standard operating procedure (SOP) for microspectrophotometry includes utilizing CRAIC microspectrophotometers which have been in use at the FBI Laboratory for almost two decades. Upon completion of the on-site installation task, the 2030PV PRO can be validated for use in casework in less than one week.

The following individual items combine to make the single microspectrophotometer instrument:

• 2030PV PRO UV-VIS-NIR Microspectrophotometer

• UV-VIS-NIR Lightblade Spectrometer with TE-Cooling

• 5.0 MP Color Imaging System

• Scorpii UV-VIS-NIR Transmission Advanced Illumination System

• VIS-NIR Fluorescence Illumination Package

• 10x UV-VIS-NIR BF Objective

• Manual Rotating Stage for UVM-1 and Imager Microscopes

• UV-VIS-NIR-SWIR Sideport Imaging Package

• Instrument Control System

• Lambdafire Microspectrometer Control and Analysis Software

• UV-Visible Transmittance Microspectrophotometer Standards Traceable to NIST Standard

Reference Materials

• UV-VIS-NIR Rotating ZTR Polarizer

• UV-VIS-NIR Rotating ZTR Analyzer

• One year warranty

• On-site Installation and Training, One Day

• Shipping to Quantico, Virginia, 22135

CRAIC Technologies is the only company that has a variable and reproducible calibrated aperture system that is optically imaged simultaneously with the spectral measurement.

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CRAIC Technologies is the only company that includes a Deuterium-Halogen light source that is integrated to the microspectrophotometer with automatic switching of the light source to prevent or minimize potential photobleaching.

CRAIC Technologies is the only company that has the software solution that links the spectra with collected dark and reference spectra for that measurement or with the measurement image for easy viewing and analysis.

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

The authority permitting this limited source justification is listed under FAR Subpart 6.302-1 brand name specification, “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.

The 2030PV PRO microspectrophotometer is a proven solution for trace evidence applications. CRAIC Technologies is the sole manufacturer of an ultraviolet-visible-near Infrared range microspectrophotometer that meets all the following critical specifications:

• The microspectrophotometer is an integrated unit, allowing for proper Kohler illumination of all light sources from 200 to 1,000 nm.

• The microspectrophotometer can acquire transmission spectra from 200 to 1,000 nm of sampling areas as small as 6x6 microns under 10X magnification with a single operation and true Kohler illumination including imaging the field diaphragm (F stop).

• The Scorpii light source features Samplesafe technology with automatic switching between Deuterium and Halogen illumination so that the sample is only illuminated with the UV light during the spectral measurement to help prevent and reduce any potential photobleaching.

• The substage condenser features a continuously variable circular aperture diaphragm (A stop) and is capable of true Kohler illumination for the full spectral range of 200 to 1,000 nm.

• The microspectrophotometer can acquire fluorescence spectra of sampling areas as small as 6x6 microns under 10X magnification with excitation at 365 nm, 450 nm and 546 nm and an emission spectral range from 300 to 700 nm or better.

• The microspectrophotometer features a variable measurement aperture system where the multiple apertures are permanently calibrated with reproducible sampling areas. Six different size apertures ranging from as large as 100x100 microns and as small as 6x6 microns with a 10X objective. An imaging blank position for sampling imaging without an aperture. Each entrance aperture sampling area has zero variation reproducibility of area when changing positions and never requires recalibration.

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• Microspectrophotometer includes the following minimum detector specifications:

Thermoelectrically cooled back-thinned two-dimensional CCD array detector for UV-VIS-NIR spectral range (200-1,000 nm); Spectral resolution better than 2.2 nanometers for the 200-1,000 nm spectral range; Wavelength reproducibility of ±0.1 nm over ten consecutive scans using NIST SRM 2034 traceable standard; Minimum signal-to-noise ratio of 1000:1, defined by ASTM Standard 958-93; 5.0 MP Color Imaging System for visualization of the sample and the sampling area in all imaging modalities with USB3.1 interface and frame rates up to 75 frames per second.

• Includes an instrument control system with integrated 64-bit software solution for instrument control, acquiring sample spectra and images simultaneously.

• Microspectrophotometer includes a rotating stage, centering nosepiece, and rotatable polarizer/analyzer for anisotropy measurements of trace evidence.

• Microspectrophotometer is compatible with objectives and other microscope hardware from previously sold CRAIC microspectrophotometers.

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.

A Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole-source Purchase Order (PO) to CRAIC Technologies, Inc. will be posted on the SAM.gov website. This announcement will also give an opportunity for other vendors to demonstrate their ability to meet the FBI’s specific needs through a submission of their technical capabilities and cost information for consideration prior to an award being issued.

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.

Prior to issuing an award, the Contracting Officer will determine that the proposed price is fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR 13.106-3.

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

Market research was done with phone solicitations, internet searches, and meetings with knowledgeable individuals in the related industry.

CRAIC Technologies is the only manufacturer of microspectrophotometers that is based in the USA.

Federal law imposes several restrictions requiring federal agencies to acquire items that are produced or manufactured in the United States (U.S.). The Buy American Act of 1933 (BAA) requires the United States government to prefer U.S. made products in its purchases. The BAA and implementing regulations in the FAR provide a two-part test for determining if a product qualifies as a domestic product: (i) the item must be manufactured in the United States, and (ii) more than 55 percent of the cost of all the component parts is also manufactured in the United States.

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The FAR provides various waivers and exceptions to the BAA: Inconsistent with the public interest;

Domestic non-availability; Unreasonable cost; Resale by Commissary; Information technology (IT) that is a commercial item; and Application of the Trade Agreements Act (TAA).

On 1/25/2021, the President directed several changes with respect to the implementation of “Made in America Laws” under Executive Order 14005. As a result, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created a Made in American Office (MIAO), within OMB. The MIAO will review procurement non-availability waivers to the Buy America Act (BAA) and the Jones Act.

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 SAM.gov 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.

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. This will be used to identify potential sources for subsequent acquisitions. If potential sources are identified, it will be necessary to submit to both extended compatibility and validation studies if the products are to be added to the TEU laboratory process. The FBI Laboratory holds itself to the highest standards within the forensic community and ensures that any technology used is proven, tested technology.

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Reviews and Approvals (up to $750,000.00)

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.

Date Physical Scientist Trace Evidence Unit

Date Supervisory Physical Scientist Trace Evidence Unit

Contracting Officer:

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

Bryan Lane Date

NAPU