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WBR 1406.303-1 Template 1 eFile - B02

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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

In accordance with FAR 6.302 or FAR 13.501(a), the proposed contractual action is pursuant to the statutory authority identified in paragraph 4. This template is required for actions over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (unless the procurement is acquired as a limited source IAW FAR 8.405-6 or is an Exception to Fair Opportunity IAW FAR 16.505(b)(2)).

1. Agency and Contracting Activity (FAR 6.303-2(b)(1)). U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Acquisition Operations Branch – Mission Support Office.

2. Nature/Description of Action (FAR 6.303-2(b)(2)). 135 Glock G47 (9mm) MOS5 direct cut for the Trijicon SRO optic with 2.5 MOA with suppressor sights (tritium front and non-tritium rear). The front and rear sights and optic are required to be installed per manufactures specification before being delivered.

Estimated value: $118,800.00

Period of Performance: 09/08/2023 to 01/07/2024 – 120 days ARO

Firm Fixed Price Action

3. Description of Supplies/Services (FAR 6.303-2(b)(3)). See paragraph 2 above.

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5. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.303- 2(b)(4)). (Check one)

Authority FAR Coverage Application ☐ 41 U.S.C. 1901 FAR 13.501 Only one responsible source using Simplified

Acquisition Procedures (above SAT but at or below $7.5M)

☐ 41 U.S.C. 1903 FAR 13.501 Special emergency procurement authority

☒ 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements

☒ 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) FAR 6.302-1(c) Application for brand-name descriptions

☐ 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2) FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency

☐ 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) FAR 6.302-3 Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental or research capability; or expert services

☐ 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(4) FAR 6.302-4 International Agreement ☐ 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(5) FAR 6.302-5 Authorized or required by statute ☐ 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(6) FAR 6.302-6 National Security ☐ 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(7) FAR 6.302-7 Public Interest

6. Demonstration of Contractor’s Unique Qualifications (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5)).

The US Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Security Response Force (SRF) conducts security operations at three National Critical Infrastructures (NCI) located at Grand Coulee, WA, Boulder City, NV and Page, AZ. The three NCIs serve a critical part in the production of hydroelectric power, storage and management of water resources.

The Contracting Officer has determined that the circumstances of the contract action deems only one source is reasonably available. Per the Federal Sales Representative from Glock, the handguns and optics package were created by Glock just for the Bureau of Reclamation. No authorized distributers will have the SKU (or item number) and pricing, which means if the requirement was to be set-aside for small business concerns, it could take time to get everything in order before a distributor can get pricing from Glock. Glock did not provide a timeframe for authorized distributers to receive pricing, etc., in order to provide the requirement. Considering the above and the critically of the requirement, it’s in the best interest of the Government to sole source the brand name requirement directly from the manufacture – Glock.

7. Description of efforts made to maximize competition (FAR 6.303-2(b)(6)). A search was conducted on FPDS using NAICS code 332994, which revealed many contract actions awarded across the Federal Government.

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A search was conducted on the SBA Dynamic website using NAICS code 332944, which revealed 1898 small business concerns that could potentially provide the requirement.

Size and Complexity of the above market research was not revealed.

Initially, the Government considered setting the requirement aside for authorized reseller/distributor small business concerns, however, after performing market research and the fact that the Federal Sales Representative from Glock stated the handguns and optics package was created by Glock just for the Bureau of Reclamation. No authorized distributers will have the SKU (or item number) and pricing, which means if the requirement was to be set-aside for small business concerns, it could take time to get everything in order before a distributor can get pricing from Glock. Glock did not provide a timeframe for authorized distributers to receive pricing, etc., in order to provide the requirement. Considering the above and the critically of the requirement, it’s in the best interest of the Government to sole source the brand name requirement directly from the manufacture – Glock.

Additionally, due to the unique responsibility and mission at the BOR, all armed SRF personnel attend a rigorous academy with multiple pass/fail physical exercises and written exams. Each armed SRF personnel is trained to operate the Glock handgun during the academy and issued the handgun on daily basis to conduct security operations at the NCI and may be required to use the handgun to engage and stop an armed aggressor threatening employees, visitors, or the NCI.

8. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost (FAR 6.303-2(b)(7)).

Glock is the only source that can provide the requirement as stated above. NOTE: Due to the unique responsibility and mission, all armed SRF personnel attend a rigorous academy with multiple pass/fail physical exercises and written exams. Each armed SRF personnel is trained to operate the GLOCK handgun during the academy and issued the handgun on daily basis to conduct security operations at the NCI and may be required to use the handgun to engage and stop an armed aggressor threatening employees, visitors, or the NCI.

The cost for the Glock handgun with optics, which was made for the BOR, as stated above, pricing is comparative to other well known manufactures that provide similar handguns, see below:

Current Requirement Price: Glock G47 9mm with optics: $880.00 each ($135 x $880.00 = $118,800.00

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Internet search for similar type of 9mm handguns with optics:

9. Description of Market Research Conducted (FAR 6.303-2(b)(8)).

A search was conducted on FPDS using NAICS code 332994, which revealed many contract actions awarded across the Federal Government.

A search was conducted on the SBA Dynamic website using NAICS code 332944, which revealed 1898 small business concerns that could potentially provide the requirement.

Size and Complexity of the above market research was not revealed.

Initially, the Government considered setting the requirement aside for authorized reseller/distributor small business concerns, however, after performing market research and the fact that the Federal Sales Representative from Glock stated the handguns and optics package was created by Glock just for the Bureau of Reclamation. No authorized distributers will have the SKU (or item number) and pricing, which means if the requirement was to be set-aside for small business concerns, it could take time to get everything in order before a distributor can get pricing from Glock. Glock did not provide a timeframe for authorized distributers to receive pricing, etc., in order to provide the requirement. Considering the above and the critically of the requirement, it’s in the best interest of the Government to sole source the brand name requirement directly from the manufacture – Glock.

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Additionally, due to the unique responsibility and mission at the BOR, all armed SRF personnel attend a rigorous academy with multiple pass/fail physical exercises and written exams. Each armed SRF personnel is trained to operate the Glock handgun during the academy and issued the handgun on daily basis to conduct security operations at the NCI and may be required to use the handgun to engage and stop an armed aggressor threatening employees, visitors, or the NCI.

10. Any Other Supporting Facts (FAR 6.303-2(b)(9)). None

11. Listing of Interested Sources (FAR 6.303-2(b)(10)). None known.

12. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition (FAR 6.303-2(b)(11)). There are no known barriers to competition to remove, other than Glock providing its authorized resellers the gun package that was made for the BOR. The Government does not have any control over how, when, or why Glock has not provided its authorized resellers the gun package made for the BOR.

SIGNATURES

PREPARED BY:

Name: Van Hale, Contract Specialist

Date:

CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO)

Name: Mary Hoelscher

Date:

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