Amanda Boshears is a Contracting Officer at ATF. Amanda is associated with 261 contracts. ATF has $6,208,367 in total awards. Activity spans Other Computer Related Services, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and Investigation and Personal Background Check Services.
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Government of Canada › Government of Canada Departments › Department of Justice › Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Acquisition and Property Management Division
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is proceeding with a sole-source award to Environment Growth Chambers (EGC) dba Integrated Development MFG Co. of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, to rebuild the large conditioning chamber at the Fire Research Laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland. This procurement, identified by solicitation number DJA-26-ALAB-PR-0504, is justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to the unique proprietary nature of EGC’s controlled environment systems, which are the only components compatible with the existing chamber’s design and controllers. The project involves replacing major mechanical components including the desiccant dryer, steam boiler, and air-cooled refrigeration system using CFC-free refrigerant, as well as upgrading the control system to the EGC C6 Controller with a Siemens PLC and HMI interface. All replacements must be new, OEM-compliant, and installed by a certified EGC technician to ensure system integrity and performance. The total estimated cost is $153,000, reflecting a significant cost savings over purchasing a new chamber, which would exceed $350,000.
The contract is a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a 12-month period of performance beginning at award, and all costs including packing, freight, and tariffs are the responsibility of the vendor. Performance will occur exclusively at the National Laboratory Center, Fire Research Laboratory located at 6000 Ammendale Road, Beltsville, MD 20705, where final installation, configuration, and government acceptance will take place. The sole-source justification, documented in a letter dated May 28, 2026, confirms that no other vendor can retrofit the existing system due to proprietary technology and design integration constraints. No competitive evaluation factors, inspection criteria, or formal quality standards beyond OEM specifications are defined, and the award does not involve any set-asides or socioeconomic preferences. The contracting officer is Amanda M. Boshears of ATF’s Acquisitions Management Division in Washington, DC, with no designated COR or COTR identified. The procurement follows prescribed regulatory authority for restricted competition under RFO 6.103-1, and no formal proposals, submissions, or representations from offerors are required or solicited.
Department Of JusticeBeltsville,
MD,
20705,
USA$153Kest.
NAICS
334512
Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use
The contract pertains to the purchase of new Cartwin Pro licenses and ongoing support for existing licenses, managed by the ATF’s Acquisitions Management Division under the Department of Justice. The solicitation number is DJA-26-AOST-PR-0160, posted on July 22, 2026, and is classified as a justification type with no specific set-aside provisions. The NAICS code 513210 indicates the procurement relates to software publishing services. Performance will occur in Washington, District of Columbia, with a postal code of 20226. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Amanda Boshears, reachable via email at [email hidden]. The contract is part of the federal acquisition process accessible through the SAM.gov platform under the provided UI link.
The contract is for preventive maintenance services for the FRL X-ray System at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, specifically for an X-ray CRT system located in Beltsville, Maryland. The solicitation number is DJA-26-ALAB-PR-0501, issued by the ATF Acquisitions Management Division under the Department of Justice, with the NAICS code 8112 indicating it falls under medical and dental laboratories services. The contract was posted on July 22, 2026, and is classified as a justification type without a set-aside designation. The primary point of contact is Amanda Boshears, reachable at [email hidden], with Steven Jaimes as the secondary contact. The office is based in Washington, D.C., and the work is to be performed at the Beltsville site with a zip code of 20705. Services are expected to ensure ongoing operational integrity and compliance with safety standards for the forensic laboratory’s X-ray equipment.
Department Of JusticeBeltsville,
MD,
20705,
USA$133Kest.
NAICS
8112
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
This contract is a Firm Fixed Price Request for Quotation issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives under the Department of Justice for the processing, transportation, storage, and disposal of seized property and evidence, designated under NAICS code 493110. The acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses in accordance with FAR 19.5 and incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, including critical deviations to FAR 52.212-4 and FAR 52.204-10 that require pass-through of cybersecurity and security obligations to subcontractors and cloud service providers, as well as enhanced reporting requirements. The performance period spans a base year from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with four optional one-year extension periods through June 30, 2031, and requires contractor facilities to be located within the continental U.S. and no more than 30 miles from an ATF Field Office unless a variance is approved. Contractors must maintain secure, permanent storage facilities with running water and restrooms, utilize alarmed Conex containers meeting specified standards, and assume full legal and financial responsibility for assets from pickup through final disposal, with strict inventory tracking using CATS ID and ATF Case Numbers. All assets must be clearly marked with appropriate identification and pallet information, and transportation activities must comply with hazardous materials placarding regulations as detailed in the Performance Work Statement.
The evaluation process is a two-phase, best-value selection employing a streamlined technique in which Phase I consists of written responses to six questions, limited to one page each and not exceeding seven pages total; failure to provide sufficient rationale or merely restating requirements results in a “No Confidence” rating and disqualification. Phase II addresses technical capability, past performance, and pricing, with non-price factors collectively deemed significantly more important than price. The contractor must meet stringent performance standards: responding to COR inquiries within 24 hours, delivering Conex boxes within three business days, achieving at least 99.5% data integrity with real-time access, maintaining zero unauthorized access events, and submitting intake photos and signed Storage Task Orders within three business days of receipt. Invoicing must occur monthly through the Invoice Processing Platform, with strict compliance to FAR 32.905(b), and labor rates are tied to local wage determinations. Personnel are subject to comprehensive background checks, mandatory signing of NDAs and DOJ IT Rules of Behavior, required cybersecurity
Department Of JusticeWashington,
DC,
20226,
USA
NAICS
493110
General Warehousing and Storage
PSC
R499
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) under the Department of Justice has issued a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the disposal of seized ammunition nationwide through a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 562211. The BPA, awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, establishes a base period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions through June 29, 2031. The contract requires two primary service lines: facility-based destruction of up to 70,000 pounds of ammunition and on-site mobile destruction of up to 15,000 pounds annually, with additional cost-based line items for shipping supplies, travel, and emergency logistical support spanning the option years. Performance must occur at a facility within the Continental United States that meets strict security standards including interior motion detection and video surveillance, and all personnel must be non-FFLs and free from legal prohibitions on possession. Contractors must comply with Department of Transportation regulations for hazardous material shipping, specifically 49 CFR § 173.63, and ensure all ammunition is marked with its CATS ID and date of ATF custody directly on the asset or container. Invoicing must be submitted monthly via the Invoice Processing Platform with full CLIN-level detail, supporting documentation, and service reports, with payments withheld for nonconforming or late deliverables. Performance is monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan that evaluates results-based outcomes, with failure to meet timelines—such as intake confirmation within 3 business days, destruction completion within 15 calendar days, and Certificate of Destruction submission within 10 business days—potentially triggering corrective actions, payment withholdings, CPARS penalties, or contract termination. Contractors must adhere to stringent Department of Justice information security policies, including FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, and Privacy Act compliance, with mandatory training, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and flow-down of security requirements to all subcontractors. All proposals must fully address every requirement in the Performance Work Statement without partial responses, and offerors must be registered in SAM and submit their quotes electronically to Steven Jaimes by June 10, 2026.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is awarding a sole-source fixed-price contract to Imaging Business Machines, LLC (IBML) for hardware and software maintenance and support services covering five existing IBML scanners and two additional units to be installed later. The contract is justified under FAR 6.102-3 due to IBML being the only responsible source capable of servicing its proprietary equipment, as the source code is not accessible to third parties and IBML does not authorize any other vendor to provide maintenance. The equipment includes four IBML ImageTrac 6 Lite Scanners, one IBML Fusion 8200, and one IBML Fusion 8300, with two more Fusion 8300 scanners to be added after installation at a new facility. Services encompass full hardware support with 8x5x4 coverage, extended parts warranty, and ongoing support for iCS/DocNetics software and related systems. The performance period begins July 21, 2026, and extends to July 20, 2031, if all five options are exercised, structured as a base year and four annual option periods. Place of performance is designated as West Virginia, ZIP 25405. The contract is managed by Contracting Officer Amanda Boshears of the ATF’s Acquisitions Management Division in Washington, DC, and the solicitation was issued under DJA-26-AOST-PR-0113 with a response deadline of June 19, 2026. This is not a competitive acquisition and does not involve evaluation factors or offeror certifications; award is contingent on the contracting officer’s determination that the pricing is fair and reasonable.
Department Of JusticeWV,
25405,
USA$862Kest.
NAICS
334118
Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Gee Whiz Software, LLC for the renewal and support of the BankScan enterprise software license. This procurement, identified by solicitation number DJA-26-AFIS-PR-0428, is justified under FAR 6.103-1 as only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements. BankScan is mission-critical for forensic and financial investigative casework, providing unique capabilities to extract and convert bank statements and other financial documents into Excel files. The software includes proprietary ATF-specific templates and a specialized version of OmniScan that are not available from other vendors, making it essential for complex case analysis.
The contract covers a base period from September 30, 2026, to September 29, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions extending the total period of performance through September 29, 2031. The enterprise license supports at least 60 users and includes unlimited template creation and updates with a rapid 1-2 day turnaround. The estimated total contract value ranges from 58,000 dollars for the base year to approximately 307,930 dollars if all option years are exercised. Performance is centered in Washington, DC, and the contract is managed by the ATF Office of Management Acquisitions Management Division.
Department Of JusticeWashington,
DC,
20226,
USA$58K–$308Kest.
