140R3024Q0104_-_DETERMINATION_TO_SOLICIT_FROM_A_SINGLE_SOURCE_Redacted.pdf
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This document is a Determination to Solicit from a Single Source for a federal contract requirement. The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation has a requirement for one (1) new Caterpillar C27 Industrial Tier IV Final Emission Compliant Engine. The Contracting Officer has determined that Caterpillar is the only reasonably available source for this brand-name engine, as it must be compatible with the existing Caterpillar C27 Tier II engine operating systems. The estimated cost is deemed fair and reasonable based on competition and price analysis. The related federal contract opportunity is Solicitation Number 140R3024Q0104 for Booster Pump Engines, which is set aside for 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.
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140R3024Q0104 Page 1 of 2
WBR 1413.106-1 Template 1 eFile - B02
(11/2020)
DETERMINATION TO SOLICIT FROM A SINGLE SOURCE
Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).
Pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii), when a single source is identified to provide a portion of the purchase as a Brand-Name, the documentation in paragraph 3 must state that this determination is only for a portion of the requirement.
1. Agency and Contracting Activity. U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Basin, Acquisition and Assistance Management Office
2. Name and Address of Single Source. This requirement is a brand name for Caterpillar Tier IV Engine per FAR 13.106-1(b)(3).
3. Description of Supplies/Services and Estimated Cost. Yuma Area Office (YAO) has a requirement for one (1) NEW Caterpillar C27 Industrial Tier IV Final Emission Compliant Engine and estimated cost .
4. Description of Circumstances, including why only one source is reasonably available.
IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii), specific characteristic of the Caterpillar C27 tier IV engine that limit the availability to Caterpillar is the new engine must be a compatible replacement for the current Caterpillar C27 Tier II Engine with S Serial Number TWM02366 and Arrangement Number 350-5502. No other brands are capable to interface with the current Caterpillar operating systems.
5. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Price. The anticipated cost will be considered fair and reasonable based on competition and price analysis techniques at FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(iii) current price lists, catalogs, or advertisements and (vi), comparison to an Independent Government estimate.
6. Description of Market Research. Market research was conducted by the Contract Specialist and determine the requested engine could only be provided by Caterpillar Dealers or authorized resellers. No other brands are capable to interface with the current Caterpillar operating systems.
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