Brand_Name_or_Equal.pdf

"JUSTIFICATION FOR BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

An ordering activity must justify its action when restricting consideration to one contractor or to an item peculiar to one manufacture in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. Any vendor with a possible "or equals" may respond to this notice but will be treated as "Informational" only.

Accordingly, the following Justification for Brand Name or Equal is prepared in accordance to

FAR 6.302-1:

1. Identification of Agency and the Contracting Activity:

USDA Forest Service, Region 6 Contracting East Group, Ochoco National Forest, 3160 NE Third St. Prineville, OR 97754

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

3.

This document is an individual justification and approval document pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, for buying an Asphalt Zipper. Model AZ 500-203B Reclaimer/Stabilizer ( 48 in / l .2m) Cummins 203 HP intercooled Turbo Diesel Engine - Tier 3 (flex). Magnum Duty Fairfield Planetary Gear Box, Pulverizes up to 12-inch (300mm) thick asphalt, on-board, active hydraulic top-hatch and depth control, spray system with interchangeable nozzles, wireless remote control, extra bits, blocks and service tools, includes operation manuals and training at our location. Z-pro 36 inch (914 mm) cutter head installed, versamount universal bucket coupler with hydraulic clamping system, custom trailer 300 gallon (hitch mount) water supply system, l year warranty (unlimited hours) 2-years engine.

Description of Supplies or Services Required to Meet Agency's Need Including Estimated the Value:

Model AZ 500-203B Reclaimer/Stabilizer (48 in /1.2m) Cummins 203 HP intercooled Turbo Diesel Engine - Tier 3 (flex). Magnum Duty Fairfield Planetary Gear Box, Pulverizes up to 12-inch (300mm) thick asphalt, on-board, active hydraulic top-hatch and depth control, spray system with interchangeable nozzles, wireless remote control, extra bits, blocks and service tools, includes operation manuals and training at our location. Z pro 36 inch (914 mm) cutter head installed, versamount universal bucket coupler with hydraulic clamping system, custom trailer 300 gallon (hitch mount) water supply system, 1 year warranty (unlimited hours) 2-years engine. Estimated value, $145,000.

4. Identification of the exception to full and open competition (one of the circumstances in FAR 6.302-1) and the supporting rationale, including a demonstration that the proposed contractor's unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the exception cited.

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, this justification supports that only one manufacturer is capable of providing the supplies required at the level of quality required and the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized.

This JOFOC is specific to one Brand Name manufacturer and is invoked based on the following critical requirements:

A. Mountable to bucket of front-end loaders and backhoes by patented "Versa Mount" universal hydraulic bucket mounting/clamping system.

B. Fully self-contained to include EPA compliant 200(+) HP intercooled turbo diesel engine