B08_Attachment_3_Brand_Name_Justification_Chipper_Redacted.pdf
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- FHIP BRUSH CHIPPER Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 140A1225Q0004
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This is a Brand Name Justification document for the procurement of a Vermeer BC 1800XL Brush Chipper valued at $140,000 for the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project (FHIP) under the Bureau of Indian Affairs Northwest Region. The justification cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) as authority for other than full and open competition.
The document explains that while multiple ISBEE vendors could provide this equipment, the specific requirement for local dealer support near St. Ignatius, MT with a two-year warranty is driving the brand name requirement. The local Vermeer dealer has demonstrated their ability to support the product and FHIP's mission. The procurement will be posted publicly as a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR 12.603, and market research will continue to minimize future brand name restrictions once other manufacturers can provide comparable maintenance, repair, and replacement part lead times. The acquisition will use firm-fixed pricing and requires approval from the Competition Advocate as it falls between $750K-$1.5M in value.
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Other files for this federal contract opportunity
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_140A1225Q0004.pdf | ||
| B08_Solicitation_Attachment_2_IA_-_IEE_Representation_Form.pdf | ||
| B08_Attachment_1_Brush_Chipper_Specs.docx | DOCX document |
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7. A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.
I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. This determination is based on the following:
8. A description of the market research conducted (see Part 10) and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.
9. Any other facts supporting the use of justification of other than full and open competition, such as:
10. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.
11. A statement of any actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.
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