SIGNED_JOFOC_Forensic_Technology_Inc._Warranty.pdf

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMI!.ETITION

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH 41 USC 253 Requisition Number: DJF-21-700-PR-0001306

Date: December 11, 2020 Estimated Contract DollarValue:, 1.. Identification' of-the agency and 'contracting actiVity.

The U.S. Department of Justice, rederai Bureau of Invesqgation, Firearms/Toolmarks Unit, has prepared this justification for other than full anq open competition for a ~7-month warranty for the IBIS BRA$STRAXAcquisition System on behalf of the Firearms/Toolmarks Unit, Laboratory Division.

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

This Justification for Other Than Full and Open Co~petition is' being prepared. in accordance with the authority 'of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source. The proposed firm-fixed price contract is being issued,.to Forensic Technology Inc. to provide a 17-month warranty for the IBISBRASSTRAXAcquisition System currently \,ltilized by the Firearms/Toolmarks Unit This is needed to allow FTU examiners -and technicians the ability to enter bullet and casing evidence into the Integrated ' Ballistic Identification System (IBIS) unit

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

FTU proposes that Forensic Technology Inc., an associate company of Ultra Electronics Forensi.c Technology Inc. located at 7975 114th Avenue North, Suite 2500, Largo, FL 33773, be awarded a sole-source contract to provide a 17-month warranty for the IBIS BRASSTRAXAcquisition Systems currently utilized by the FTU. .The FBI Laboratory Firearms/Toolmarks Unit relies upon, the National Integrated BallIstic Information Network to conduct searches nationwide of cartridge. cases that are submitted through casework or generated through test fires of firearms submitted in casework to identify poten~al links between crimes not known to be connected. The Fru is also expecting to see an influx of firearms from

Page I of3RequiSition Number: DjF-21-700-PR-0001306 Version 1.0 across the country and currently only have one IBISsta~ion. By having only one IBis TRAX-HD3DSolution station available for searching the National Index, a backlQg to occur. FTUcurrently performs close to 800-1000.NIBIN searches a year. The ATF controls the NIBIN Database, it subcontracts with· Forensic Technology Inc. for the algorithm and development of software and instrumentation, and as a result, Forensic Technology Inc. is the only source to provide this warranty.

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

The statutory authority for conducting this acquisition is 41 U.S.C.253 (c)(l). The· reIDllatory authority is FAR6.302-1, only one respon~ible source.

5. Demonstrate the unique. qualifications of the proposed contractor or the nature of the acti(m requiring the use of the authority.

ForenskTechnology Inc. developed the Integrated Ballistic Identification System (IBIS)machine, and they are the -Onlycompany that provides the necessary warranty for the systems.

6. A description of efforts madeto 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 .

.Soliciting for other offers other than from Forensic Technology Inc. is not practical since they are the developer of the IBISmachine.

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 awarding a firm-fixed price' contract, a cost and price analysis will be. -.

conducted by the Contracting Officer to determine that all costs/prices are fair and reasonable.

8. Adescription of the market research conducted and the results.

Please see item 6.

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

Forensic Technology Inc. is the only vendor capable of providing the required warranty.

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

Forensic Technology Inc. located at 7975 114th Avenue North, Suite 2500, Largo, FL 33773.

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

While circumstances do not permit full and open competition forthis acquisition, the Government will continue looking for ways to use produ~ that are available from multiple vendors.

Reviews and ApprovalS (Not exceeding $700,000)

Requestor:

I certify that the facts arid representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and which form a basis for this jUstification, are complete and -accurate.~iJ- / lallI Lm .

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Contracting Officer:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledgendttlU/ 3/3/z0Z./ .

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