VeloreX NOI SAMgov.pdf

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

FINANCE DIVISION

PROCUREMENT SECTION

SOLE-SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

[LESS THAN THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (SAT)]

Requisition Number: SHOP-PR-26-000392

Date: 02/24/2026

Estimated Contract Dollar Value: $

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity.

The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Procurement Section (PS), National Acquisition Programs Unit (NAPU) has prepared this justification for other than full and open competition for one (1) VeloreX Photonic Doppler Velocimeter (PDV) system on behalf of the FBI’s Laboratory Division (LD), Terrorist Explosives Device Analytical Center (TEDAC) Section, TEDAC Improvised Explosives Synthesis and Detection (TIEDS) Unit.

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

The FBI intends to award a sole-source, one-time, firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract to OZM USA, Inc., (CAGE Code 14PH7), 7650 US 287 Frontage Road, Suite 100, Arlington, Texas, 76001 to acquire one (1) VeloreX PDV system.

OZM USA, Inc. is a small business.

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

The LD’s mission is to apply scientific capabilities and technical services to the collection, processing, and exploitation of evidence for the FBI and other duly constituted law enforcement and intelligence agencies in support of investigative and intelligence priorities.

The TIEDS Unit is executing a joint improvised explosives research effort with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate (S&T). TIEDS’ overall goal of the research is to thoroughly characterize and evaluate improvised explosive materials. The TIEDS mission is the rapid and authoritative characterization of improvised explosives to understand how to detect and mitigate them.

As part of that mission, it is a requirement that TIEDS be able to characterize the performance of

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TIEDS requires a PDV system that can accurately measure fundamental detonation properties of explosives in order to conduct complete characterization of their performance. The PDV system will be used in the determination of fragment velocity which is critical in calculating the Gurney energy of an explosive. In addition, this PDV system will be utilized for the determination of flyer plate velocities which in turn can be utilized in the performance characterization of detonators.

TIEDS requires a full functioning PDV system which can interface with an oscilloscope to provide velocity measurements of flying objects in an explosive test environment.

The VeloreX PDV Photonic Doppler Velocimeter (PDV) is an instrument for the measurement of velocity-time profiles of high-speed moving objects. It can be used for determination of various detonation properties of explosives where high precision in velocity or displacement measurement with extreme time resolution are crucial. The VeloreX PDV is capable of tracking target velocities in the order of kilometers per second with nanosecond time resolution. The VeloreX PDV can be used for the determination of various detonation properties of energetic materials as well as for any other tasks where high precision in velocity or displacement measurements are crucial.

The FBI procured one (1) Optimex 8 with External Trigger instrument on May 6th, 2024, via Purchase Order (PO) Number 15F06724P0000808, ($50,080.00). The Optimex 8 instrument interfaces with and is compatible with the VeloreX PDV system.

a. Below are requirements that the VeloreX PDV system must meet:

1. Have a continuous laser source with an adjustable power output.

2. Have a power source, laser control, and conditioning units.

3. Must be encased in a rack-mountable box.

4. Must be accommodate four channels and a laser source for each channel.

5. Must have four measurement channels which are encased within the PDV system.

6. Must utilize 1550 nm Fiber optics and a high bandwidth detector.

7. Must interface and be compatible with the Optimex 8 instrument.

8. Must have IntMeter evaluation software. This software has the same GUI design. (Additionally, this software is compatible with the FBI-owned Tektronix DPO7 oscilloscope.)

9. Must come with the required tools to operate the PDV system such as an optical power meter, a laser alignment source, and required safety equipment.

10. Must have a passive optical trigger which is capable of being utilized for a minimum of 100 measurements.

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

For purposes of this acquisition, the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is delineated at 41 U.S.C. 3304 (a) (1) and implemented at FAR Part 6.302-1, “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.

OZM USA, Inc. is the sole distributor of OZM Research S.R.O. advanced explosives and propellants testing equipment/instruments.

See section 3 above.

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.

The FBI will publicize the notice of intent to award a sole-source contract on the SAM.gov website. This announcement will give an opportunity for other vendors to demonstrate their ability to meet the FBI’s specific needs through the submission of technical capabilities and cost information.

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.

Before awarding a contract, the Contracting Officer will perform a determination of price reasonableness in accordance with FAR 13.106-3.

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

Market research was done with phone solicitations with industry subject matter experts (SME); internet searches focusing on PDV technology and it use in the characterization of explosives; discussions with LD senior scientists in explosives; and discussions with Government SMEs from other agencies in the field of explosive analysis.

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

See section 5 above.

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

A synopsis will be posted on the SAM.gov website. This synopsis will give an opportunity for other vendors to demonstrate their ability to meet the FBI’s specific needs through the submission of technical capabilities and cost information.

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

The FBI will continue to conduct market surveys and research available through industry shows and technology releases in the form of papers and journals on subsequent acquisitions.

Reviews and Approvals (Not exceeding $900,000.00)

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 Management and Program Analyst TIEDS Center Unit Huntsville, Alabama

Contracting Officer:

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

Bryan Lane Date National Acquisition Programs Unit Quantico, Virgina bvlane@fbi.gov mailto:bvlane@fbi.gov