Brand_Name_J_A.pdf

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: USDA/US Forest Service Region 6/Enterprise Operations Acquisitons

Project/Program Name: Chance Helical Pile - Hematite Trail

Purchase Request/Identification Number: 12344V18Q0017

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Chance Helical Piles for completion of Hematite Trail Pier Extension project.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

Pier design, planning and materials were accomplished considering the capabilities and designs of the Chance Helical Piles materials and specifications.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Designer did not create or develop the design open to use of other similar products.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Designs not allowing for other/broad application of similar products will be rejected.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

16-Aug-2018

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Michael L. Johnson

Signature of Contracting Officer