SSJ_Below_SAT.pdf

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

Single Source Justification (SSJ)

For Simplified Acquisitions Above the Micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

J&A-20-0162

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1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Acquisition Management, proposes to enter into a contract on behalf of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Special Response Team (SRT) on a basis of other than full and open competition (Single Source Justification).

2. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost.

(a) Type of action: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order

(b) Amount the current J&A is justifying: $103,444.00

(c) Brief Description: OAQ intends to procure, on a sole source basis, canine protective equipment for SRT’s canine unit. The vendor listed below is the only company that can provide the required brand name equipment.

K9 Storm 168 Bannatyne Ave.

Winnipeg, MB R3B 0R5 Canada

3. Sole Source Justification Rationale in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii).

(Check one and provide rationale below):

☒ Only one source reasonably available ☐ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists ☐ Exclusive licensing agreement exists ☒ Brand name - If the brand name requirement applies to a porion of the procurement, please identify that portion.

☐ Industrial Mobilization ☐ Other

Rationale: K9 Storm canine protective equipment is required. K9 Storm has no distributors or authorized resellers. The specific charateristics below detail what K9 Storm brand equipment provides that no other brand can offer. These features are

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

Single Source Justification (SSJ)

For Simplified Acquisitions Above the Micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

J&A-20-0162

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Patented Design: Can. Patent # 2249186, U.S. Patent # 6,123,049

- Custom Fit: K9 Storm Inc. uses a unique sizing template system to ensure an accurate fit

- Built-in Rated Load Bearing Harness System: K9 Storm Inc. holds the patent on this design. K9 Storm Vests are the only K9 vests in the world that have this feature.

- Patent Pending Intruder Slide Lock Rail System: K9 Storm’s Patent Pending Slide Lock Rail System enables the K9 Storm Intruder Camera to be slide locked into any Intruder Ready Vest in a few minutes in the dark with a gloved hand.

- Intruder Camera System: Ensures Camera Stability, Rapid Deployment, & Maximum Barrier Penetration

- Commander Module: Remotely issue commands or activate strobes from a distance.

4. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106- 3(a)(2). (Check one and provide short description of action taken.)

☒ Market Research.

☒ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases.

☐ Current price List.

☐ Comparison with similar items in a related industry.

☒ Comparison to IGCE.

☐ Contracting Officer’s personal knowledge.

☒ Other. Invoices from K9 Storm showing prices paid from other customers.

Short description of action taken:

Single Source purchasse order awarded to K9 Storm in the amount of $103,444.00.

5. Approval of the Contracting Officer:

______________________________ 6/25/2020 Name Date