Super Heavy Duty Cylindrical (SHDC) Stunner, Parts JARVIS (brand)

United States Department of Agriculture

Sole Source/Brand Name Justification

Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

FAR 13.5

Control No. (if applicable) NVS1068863

Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

Mission Area Name

USDA/APHIS/VS/ Warehouse

3500 E 149th St, Ste 300

Kansas City MO 64147

Contracting Activity

USDA/APHIS/MRPBS

250 Marquette Plaza Ste 410
Minneapolis, MN 55401

The nature and/or description of the action being approved.

Sole Source Award  to (Large Business) Bunzl Processor Division, LLC / DUNS:  007169634/CAGE Code:  82544/ SAM: T2CVHHABXYD3, for a Firm Fixed Priced Purchase Order for  SHD C Stunner Parts and Hog Snares to be used for depopulation of swine during African Swine Fever. All cost to include but not limit to: overhead, general and administrative, profit, insurance, and transportation.

A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

JARVIS SHD LONG BOLT LENGTH C-TYPE TOOL

DESCRIPTION                        BUNZL #    JARVIS #    ITEM #    SUGG   QTY   List Price   SELL PRICE

Stunner .25 SHD Long Bolt      302877291    4144059                                    170  $ 1,789.00  $304,130.00

Red .25 loads  1000/bx  6 gr     302877315    1176025                                      30     $ 199.00        $5,970.00

Black .25  loads 1000/BX  4 gr 302835555     1176034                                      30     $ 139.95        $4,198.50

Yellow .25 loads  1000/bx  2 gr 302835765                                                        30      $ 130.10       $3,903.00

Breech Cover                           302877321     1102673      103                          50        $ 25.96       $1,298.00

Firing Pin                                 302877171     1110637       106                          30       $ 88.46         $2,653.80

Firing Pin Spring                     302877211     1114225        107                          60       $ 19.72         $1,183.20

Pull Buffer                              302877531      1114227        113                          90         $ 5.13           $461.70

Collar                                     302877341     1109202         201                          30       $ 18.67           $560.10

Collar Ball                             302877521     1171438         202                           30        $ 8.59            $257.70

Collar Spring                        302877561     1114228         203                          170        $ 5.15            $875.50

Collar Retaining Pin            302877421     1110583          204                            30      $ 17.66            $529.80

Barrel Lock washer            302877361     1104509          206                            90      $ 13.49          $1,214.10

Buffer - hard black             302877111     1171432           207                         510        $ 3.06          $1,560.60

Buffer - soft red                302877251      1171433           208                         240       $ 3.07             $736.80

Stunning Rod                   302837001      1120006           209                           30   $ 224.86           $6,745.80

Hog Snare                     G72700011                                                               250     $ 56.67          $14,167.50

TOTAL PAS STUNNER/HOG SNARE  QUOTE  $350,446.10

SHIP TO:

USDA APHIS Warehouse
3500 E 149th St Suite 300
Kansas City MO 64147

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

41 U.S.C § 1901 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures up to $7.5 million, as authorized by FAR 13.500(a) and implemented by FAR 13.501(a).

Brand name justifications in accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6).

A statement demonstrating the unique qualifications of the proposed contractor or the nature of the action requiring the use of the authority.

Bunzl Processor Division, LLC DUNS: 007169634/ CAGE: 82544

SAM: T2CVHHABXYD3 is the exclusive distributor of the JARVIS (brand) hand held stunner line in the United States.   NVS has procured captive bolts from this vendor previously under five year IDIQ Contracts AG-6395-C-11-0138 and  AG-6395-C-16-0210, and currently under IDIQ Contract 12639522D0060.  Although the items being purchased are not listed on the current IDIQ contract;  This is the only captive bolt product of its kind utilized for NVS depopulation of Swine, Cattle and Bulls.  The JARVIS (brand)  captive bolt is the only system that responders have received training and certification to operate.  The National Veterinary Stockpile currently has 300 of these Universal (briefcase/pistol grip style) Captive Bolt Kits in inventory.   Procuring the same captive bolts systems will ensure consistency across the agency.  The captive bolts will be utilized by trained and certified agency response personnel and secured with the Incident Management Team during a national emergency for depopulation.

Vendors must have the capability to meet the AVMA guidelines to ensure that animal welfare laws are not violated. The Universal (briefcase/pistol grip style)  JARVIS (brand) Captive Bolt Kits sold in the United States only by Bunzl Processor Division, LLC, have been highly effective. 

 A description of efforts made to ensure offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable.

Previously Sources researched stated they could provide other devices. 

Quality euthanasia and humane slaughter represent important aspects of animal welfare. Captive bolt technology enables USDA with emergency depopulation capability in accordance with animal welfare goals by delivering scientifically tested products that support:

1) AVMA Euthanasia Guidelines,

2) established animal welfare audit programs, and

3) the enhanced market requirements of retailers worldwide.

A determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

• Exact same items were purchased previously in lesser quantities on order 12639522P0214 Awarded  04/15/2022 for $ 77,395.20 - used for depopulation of swine during African Swine Fever outbreak in the Dominican Republic.

• The products under this order are offered and sold regularly to non-Governmental customers, and are provided by the Contractor to the general public in substantial quantities in the course of normal business operations. Pricing can be found on the  Jarvis Heavy-Duty Captive Bolt Pistol-Style Stunners - Bunzl Processor Division | Koch Supplies  webpage at  (bunzlpd.com)

• Hog Snare G72700011 USDA PRICE $ 56.67

Price found on  https://www.cabelas.com/

A description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason Market Research was not conducted.

See  previous item above

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

JARVIS (Brand) Captive Bolt Euthanasia devices meet The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Euthanasia Guidelines.

And

The JARVIS (brand)  captive bolt is the only system that USDA/APHIS/VS responders have received training and certification to operate.

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

None

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

The Agency will remove any barriers to competition in the future by a public announcement via the SAM.gov  Opportunities website identifying the Government’s intent. The notification will include information how interested parties may submit capability information for review and consideration.

Awarded contract 12639522P0336 to Bunzl Processor Distribution, LLC for 330446.10 on 2022-06-09.