P03 LSJ Caterpillar Mini Ex - CO SIGNED.0_Redacted.pdf

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

Effective Date: 02/01/2022 Page 1 of 2

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FAR 8 – Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ) For

Limiting Sources (<SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID:_

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office

01, 2.

Description of Action: VA Boston, WR Grounds is requesting the purchase of a Catipilliar Miniature excavator. This will assist the staff with projects.

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is

Purchase of Caterpilliar miniature Excavator, built to minimum specifications, for the removal of earth and assist with other projects.

4. Authority:

Order Against FSS: Authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program, Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 USC 251, et seq.); Title 40 USC 501, VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

Effective Date: 02/01/2022 Page 2 of 2

Services for Executive Agencies; and Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2002 (PL 107-107) and implemented by FAR 8.405-6. Mark the applicable exception:

An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A);

xx Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized;

(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B));

In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order and the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order was not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures (FAR 8.405- 6(a)(1)(i)(C)); or

Items peculiar to one manufacturer. An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer). A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer (FAR 8.405-6(b)).

5. Rationale/explanation to support cited authority:

6. BRAND NAME ONLY (Catiplillar): This buy is estimated to exceed $25,000 and this documentation will be posted along with the RFQ on e-Buy, as required by FAR 8.405-1(e).

7. Note that this determination satisfies the requirements of FAR 8.405-6. The requirement to prepare a written justification IAW FAR 6.303 does not apply to Federal Supply Schedules.

We are requesting the CAT MINI excavator for the following reasons, currently we have the CAT SERVICE plan, this remotely diagnoses any machines issue (s). This reduces possible downtime on repairs, not having this would delay Government requirements. The Grounds department has periphal tools to fit the machine to accomplish different jobs. The inferstructer for repairs is local, not out of state. To not have the requested make, model would the increase price by close to 200% along with training the staff to operate.