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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

JUSTIFICATION FOR LIMITED COMPETITION/SIMPLIFIED

ACQUISITION

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR

ACQUISITIONS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.1406, I hereby determine that the Force on Force rounds listed on DJF-21-0200-PR-000XXX is available from only one manufacturer (brand name only), and competition is precluded as there are no substitutes available. The vendor indicated below is the only authorized reseller to the Government.

1. This acquisition is restricted to the following sole source:

Company: A2Z Supply

Company Address: Stevensville, MT

Company Point of Contact and Phone Number: Christy Owsley, 406-777-1988

2. The Force on Force rounds are estimated to cost $210,300.00 and are required to be delivered by 3/13/2023.

The Force on Force rounds are non-lethal training rounds used during tactical training for the numerous tactical programs within the FBI. The Force on Force rounds are manufactured by General Dynamics (GD), and available one reseller, a2z Supply.

3. The products requested are required as it must be compatible with all aspects of existing training systems presently installed across the FBI. The current non-lethal training rounds are GD Force on Force, and the new items must coordinate, connect, and interface with the existing equipment system. The current equipment installed on FBI firearms systems are GD and Simunition brand conversion kits for the firearms. No other rounds with the exception of Simunition and Force on Force are compatible with these weapon systems.

Additionally, other force on force rounds do not allow for the smaller stand off capabilities of the Force on Force rounds. This is a crucial factor to ensure employee safety during close quarters trainings.

The contracting officer has determined that price is fair & reasonable based upon historical pricing for previous purchases.

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4. Check and fill in all that are applicable for an Open Market Buy:

The products requested are required as it must be compatible with all aspects of existing training systems presently installed across the FBI. The current non-lethal training rounds are GD Force on Force, and the new items must coordinate, connect, and interface with the existing equipment system. The current equipment installed on

FBI firearms systems are GD and Simunition brand conversion kits for the firearms. No other rounds with the exception of Simunition and Force on Force are compatible with these weapon systems.

A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:

<Insert description>

These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a Choose an item. buy:

<Insert any additional information that supports this sole-source/brand name acquisition>

5. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency will take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for supplies and services is made.

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.

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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.

MULTIPLE

12/22/2022

Signature Date

Contracting Officer:

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

RYAN DOLAN

12/22/2022

Signature Date