1099101 Brand Name Justification Signed.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Limited Source/Brand Name Justification

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) – Simplified Acquisitions

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

US Forest Service Inyo National Forest Region 5 351 Pacu Lane Bishop, CA 93514

2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.

Heavy duty tire chains are required for the White Mountain Ranger District of the Inyo National Forest located at 798 North Main Street, Bishop, CA 93514 Needed for traction during snow removal months.

3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

These heavy-duty tire chains are made specifically by Pewag chains for heavy equipment and the tire size on the front-end loader currently in use.

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

Market research was conducted by internet research and telephone calls and found that Pewag Traction Chain Inc was the only vendor that fabricated chains heavy duty enough and sized correctly for the front-end loader currently in use by the Forest Service. There are several small business vendors who can provided this product via GSA Advantage.

5. Estimated price, including all options, if applicable.

6. Recommended source(s).

Pewag Traction Chain Inc natet@pewagchain.com 3825 Cincinnati Ave., Suite D Rocklin, CA 95765 Phone: 775-742-3213

Certifications

The information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine the circumstances described above deem only one source, or limited sources, reasonably available and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated in this document.

Greg Wilde Contracting Officer