SAM #SHOP000945

FBI intends to sole source EOD Disruptors from Cherry Engineering

This notice announces the FBI's intent to award a sole source contract for EOD Disruptors. - Agency: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), FBI-JEH office - Vendor: Cherry Engineering, Inc. (OEM and sole provider) - Product: EOD Disruptors for Explosive Ordnance Disposal training - Devices are proprietary and used operationally by the FBI - Sole source justified for training continuity with field equipment - Contract type: One-time, firm fixed price - No part numbers or quantities specified - No competing vendors or products identified - No recurring or option periods - Commercial opportunity limited to Cherry Engineering due to sole source justification

Description

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole source, fixed price contract with Cherry Engineering, Inc.,8805 Scarlet Knight Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole source, firm fixed price contract with Cherry Engineering, Inc., 8805 Scarlet Knight St NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87122 for the purpose of procuring a Disruptors for EOD training.

The FBI has prepared a Sole Source justification on a basis of other than full and open competition for this acquisition. Cherry Engineering provides disrupters that are developed, manufactured, and distributed solely by that company. The disrupters use proprietary technology and the same devices are used by other agencies as well as the FBI.  Maintaining continuity of training with devices used in the field is critical.

The FBI intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of 6.103-1 -- Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

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