Attach 04 - J&A - Brand Name or Equal.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture

Forest Service

Idaho Montana Acquisition Team (IMAT)

Idaho Panhandle National Forests 3815 Schreiber Way Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 (208)765-7264

Caring for the Land and Serving People

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL (J&A)

Project: Purchase & Install Utility Service Body and Fire Command Package - EN 4069

Forest: Idaho Panhandle National Forest - Supervisor’s Office

The following Justification for Brand Name or Equal To is prepared in accordance with (IAW) FAR 6.303-2:

1. Identification of Agency:

USDA Forest Service Idaho Panhandle National Forest - Supervisor’s Office 3815 Schreiber Way Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 RFQ No.: 12034320Q0010 / REQ #: 984596

2. Nature and/or Description of Action Being Approved:

Brand Name or Equal To for the Item 01 - Purchase and installation of a “Knapheide” utility bed:

108”L x 94”W x 62”H KC Service Body - KC108L2094.

Item 02 - Purchase and installation of the Fire Command package build for vehicle 4069.

Note: Item 02 is not required to be Brand Name or Equal To, only Item 01.

3. Description of Supplies or Services Required to Meet Agency’s Need including the estimated value:

Purchase and install of Knapheide 108”L x 94”W x 62”H KC Service Body quality or better. Also, purchase and install of Fire Command package IAW Forest Service standards

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

6.302-1 - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Demonstration That the Proposed Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or the Nature of the Acquisition Requires use of the Authority Cited:

The Knapheide specifications for the utility bed (Item 01) meets the government’s requirement.

Utility beds purchased in past that were less than Knapheide standard, the Forest Service experienced increased maintenance costs, the final product did not adapt to our austere off-road conditions, and increased wear and tear when compared to other FS Knapheide purchases.

Knapheide standard utility beds provided better structural integrity, workmanship, and quality materials.

6. A Description of Efforts Made to Ensure that Offers are Solicited From as Many Potential Sources as is Practicable, Including Whether a Notice was or Will be Publicized as Required by Subpart 5.2 and, if not, Which Exception Under 5.202 Applies:

This brand name requirement will be competitively posted on FBO for vendors.

7. Determination by the Contracting Officer That the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable:

This brand name requirement will be competitively posted on FBO for vendors. Increasing the

DARRIN JACKSON

Digitally signed by DARRIN

JACKSON

Date: 2019.12.16 13:56:52 -08'00'

United States Department of Agriculture

Forest Service

Idaho Montana Acquisition Team (IMAT)

Idaho Panhandle National Forests 3815 Schreiber Way Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 (208)765-7264

Caring for the Land and Serving People

APPROVED: [ ] Yes [ ] No I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief:

RITA LOPER DATE

Supervisory CO