1.5.1 Brand Name Justification Redacted.pdf

U.S. Department of Homeland Security 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

Exception to Fair Opportunity

Pursuant to FAR 16.5

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) Team prepared this justification for an exception to fair opportunity.

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action being Approved.

(a) Type of action: Firm Fixed-Price Contract

(b) Amount:

(c) Type of funding: Annual

(d) Year of funding: FY2023

(e) Will be competed between the GSA 3361E vendors for this brand name requirement

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

The requirement is to provide a quantity of two each o John Deere Gator TE 4X2 Electric Utility Vehicle o Front Bumper/Brush Guard o Front Fender Guard o 21 Steel Utility Cart

4. Identification of Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(B) Exceptions to the fair opportunity process. Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized

Requirements for use of items peculiar to one manufacturer shall be justified and approved using the format(s) and requirements from paragraphs (b)(2)(ii)(B) of this section, modified to show the brand-name justification.

5. A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

This requirement will be competed amongst GSA 3361E vendors for this brand name requirement.

6. Any other facts supporting the justification. The Thomasville Technicians specialize in John Deere maintenance and upkeep.

7. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the exception to fair opportunity before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made. Research future requirements to include other types.

8. Technical/Requirements Personnel Certification.

Pursuant to FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B)(9), I certify that this requirement meets the Government’s needs and that the supporting data, which form a basis for the justification, are accurate and complete.

Paul Johnson Contracting Officer Representative

9. Contracting Officer Certification and/or Approval Pursuant to FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(B)(8), I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and hereby determine that the circumstances for an exception to fair opportunity exist:

Janelle LaMaster Contracting Officer