Sole Source JA for Truck Cab Chassis for AT DJF-20-3040-PR-0005726.pdf

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE DIVISION | PROCUREMENT SECTION

JUSTIFICATION

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)

Requisition Number: DJF-20-3040-PR-000572626

Date: 8/21/2020 Estimated Contract Dollar Value: $16,500.00 or less

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity.

The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Acquisition Programs Unit, has prepared this justification for other than full and open competition for a Knapheide Truck Cab Chassis on behalf of the Atlanta Division.

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

Sole Source to Knapheide, DUNS # 006263073

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

The requirement is to provide a truck bed chassis by Knapheide near Atlanta Georgia at an estimated total cost of $16,50.0 This will equip Atlanta Division with a transport vehicle that is capable of safely, securely, and semi-covertly transporting explosive precursor chemicals and/or IED Components. ATIANTA DIVISION ENHANCED SWAT TEAM is requesting the Knapheide covered service body KC108H2094J-K to complete its new F350 gear truck which replaces a similar Knapheide covered body that was on a previous gear truck for several years.

• Covered Service Body Painted White 9' High Roof Body Fits 6oCA DRW Chassis

• Hitch Universal Fit Service Bo

• 7Pin Trailer Pole

• Special Paint Ford Dark Gray /Magnetic

• Factory Install Of Loose Provided Camera, Labor

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

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) is available from only one source, and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated below.

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5. Demonstrate the unique qualifications of the proposed contractor or the nature of the action requiring the use of the authority.

Knapheide is uniquely qualified to provide these services and products to the Atlanta Division. Knapheide Truck Center has be serving the Georgia area since 2012. They are the region’s top supplier of work truck bodies, equipment and accessories. They are the only vendor within a 50 mile radius to the FBI Atlanta Division. The 50 mile radius was established based on an agent having to drive the vehicle to the vendors location to drop the vehicle off. Have another FBI employee pick them up and bring them back. Additionally when the vehicle is done the agent will need to get a ride to the location to pick the vehicle up.

Based on the gas, an agent salary per hour, and an FBI employees hour salary the division determined a 50 mile radius to be a fair distance. If another vendor is interested and can do the work they shall be within the 50 mile radius according to google maps only. The address for the FBI Atlanta Division is 3000 Flowers Rd S, Chamblee, GA 30341. Another vendor will not be considered if they aren’t within the 50 mile radius. Additionally Knapheide is the only known vendor based on market research to be signed up in SAM.GOV and within the 50 mile radius. Knapheide is the only know vendor to be able to provide the exact specifications outlined on the Product Requirements document. The FBI Atlanta Division also has an urgent need to have this vehicle outfitted. They have been trying to secure enough funding to cover this requirement. The funding was not available until now to outfit the vehicle with the required cab chassis. Without the vehicle and there chassis Atlanta Division does not have a transport vehicle that is capable of safely, securely, and semi-covertly transporting, the enhanced SWAT Team, explosive precursor chemicals and/or IED Components.

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.

Sole Source Justification will be posted on Beta SAM.GOV

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.

The Contracting Officer will determine fair and reasonable pricing prior to award.

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

Market research conducted by the Atlanta Division identified one vendor who could provide the goods/services requested in the 50 mile radius. That vendor is Knapheide Trucking Center.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/Subpart%205_2.html#wp1107980 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/Subpart%205_2.html#wp1107990

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

N/A

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

Knapheide

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

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.

CERTIFICATION

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

Contracting Officer:

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

Signature Date

Unit Chief/Team Supervisor (Required if amount exceeds $750,000):

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

Signature Date

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Reviews and Approvals (Not exceeding $650,000)