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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH

10 U.S.C. 2304 (C)(1) OR 41 USC 253)

Requisition Number: n/a

Date: 02/11/2020 Estimated Contract Dollar Value:

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity.

The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Strategic Integration Unit, has prepared this justification for other than full and open competition for maintenance services in relation to Training Services for the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) on behalf of the Evidence Response Team Unit, Laboratory Division.

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

The Underwater Search and Evidence Response Team (USERT), Evidence Response Team Unit (ERTU), Laboratory Division is requesting a sole-source contract for training services as they pertain to AUV training managed by L3 OceanServer. This is a new requirement for FY 2020. However, USERT has conducted a basic AUV training course in FY 17 and FY 18. This training will ensure that USERT will become more proficient with the AUV. The L3 OceanServer is the developer, and offers specialized training for the AUV. The training is scheduled to be held 06/22-26/2020. This is a firm fixed priced request.

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

Training services for the AUV Course provided by L3 OceanServer is scheduled for 06/22-26/2020. The course will consist of an overview of the AUV, mission planning, deployment and recovery, basic mission data analysis, and high level maintenance of the equipment. An Event Authorization Number (EAN) was requested by ERTU and the Training Division approved the request. The associated EAN is 572933.1.

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

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1)(or 10 USC 2304(c) (1)) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1entitled, “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.

L3 OceanServer offers the AUV training course which is specialized training for USERT members and the specific AUV to the AUV which USERT operates. The contact information is:

L3 OceanServer 275 Martine Street Fall River, MA 02723 POCs: Jim Kirk - kirk@ocean-server.com

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.

None.

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 anticipated contract value will be for a total of

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

An internet search found no other similar companies available. L3 OceanServer is being utilized because it provides a tailored course as it pertains specifically to the USERT mission and the AUV it operates.

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

ERTU works closely with the Training Division to obtain and secure training facilities for all of the training requirements. This training has been reviewed and approved by the Training Division. The course will be held 06/22-26/2020 under EAN 572933.1.

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

Since the procurement was not advertised, no other companies have expressed an interest either orally or in writing.

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

USERT will continue to monitor the market for vendors capable of providing this training. At this time, it does not appear that this requirement will change in the future.