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.
