FSIS jofoc SAMgov.pdf

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IN ACCORDANCE

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

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

Requisition Number: SHOP-PR-24-002053

Date: 9 May 2024

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 the purchase of one (1) Arrowhead Forensics Full Spectrum Imaging System (FSIS II) Lab System, two

(2) Dual 77 Pistol Grip Investigation Lasers, and accessories for forensic use, on behalf of the Laboratory Division (LD), Biometrics Analysis Section (BAS), Latent Print Operations Unit (LPOU).

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

In accordance with a statutory exception to the fair opportunity process, the FBI contemplates the award of a one-time, sole-source, open-market, firm-fixed-price contract to Thomas Scientific, LLC, [CAGE Code 725Q0], 1654 High Hill Road, Swedesboro, New Jersey, 08085-1780 for one (1) FSIS II Color Lab System and accessories for the purpose of conducting timely and high-quality scientific examinations in the area of friction ridge analysis.

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

The LPOU’s mission is to conduct scientific examinations in friction ridge analysis; report findings; provide expert testimony relating to these examinations in legal proceedings; provide training to the law enforcement community; and provide forensic field support to the law enforcement community on a national and international level. As latent prints are detected they require capture using photography, which can be done using the FSIS.

The FSIS II Color Lab System and the accessories are specifically adapted to be used in conjunction with the current FSIS II systems currently owned by the FBI. The FSIS II and the accompanying accessories are designed and sold by a single vendor, (Arrowhead Scientific, Inc.), for the sole purpose of providing a new FSIS II and optimizing the FSIS II Systems currently being utilized by the LPOU. The LPOU already has FSIS II in place and needs them to be optimized for use in casework, and the products being requested must be

Page 2 Requisition Number: SHOP-24-PR-002053 the exact products. Arrowhead Scientific is the only vendor able to provide these exact products. The FSIS II are designed to have components used interchangeably and when deployed by HEAT, the disaster squad, or when necessary; therefore, it is essential that LPOU receive these exact products.

NOTE: Arrowhead Scientific, Inc. was acquired by Thomas Scientific, LLC in October 2023. Arrowhead Forensics is a Division of Thomas Scientific. Thomas Scientific, LLC is a small business.

The FBI purchased two (2) FSIS II Color Lab Systems from Arrowhead Scientific, Inc. on March 20th, 2023, via Purchase Order (PO) No. 15F06723P0001524.

The FBI purchased one (1) FSIS II Color Lab System from Arrowhead Scientific, Inc. on February 22nd, 2022, via PO No. 15F06722P0000197.

The FSIS II Color Lab System is Made in the United States of America (USA).

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

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.

Currently, the FBI’s LPOU owns several FSIS II Color Lab Systems. The requested color FSIS II Color Lab System must be compatible with the current FSIS II System currently being utilized. Compatibility is a must-have imperative requirement to achieve in-house optimization of use, and for use during deployments. There is only one (1) company that is a manufacturer and distributor of a FSIS II Color Lab System. There are no other manufacturers that can provide a product with the required specifications.

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 the notice of intent to award a sole-source contract on the SAM.gov 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 determination of price reasonableness in accordance with FAR 13.106-3.

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

Market research and testing was conducted, and no other vendor provides a comparable product.

Currently, there is only one manufacturer and distributor of a FSIS II Color Lab System.

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

See Section 5.

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.

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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 Management and Program Analyst CODIS Unit Quantico, Virginia

Contracting Officer:

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

Bryan Lane Date bvlane@fbi.gov Quantico, Virginia mailto:bvlane@fbi.gov