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Limited Sources and Justification and Approval Under the Authority of FAR 13.501, Simplified Acquisition Procedures

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

Requisition Number: N6247A4297000Q

1. Identification of the Contracting Activity and the Requiring Agency

The Contracting Activity is the General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Global Supply Chain Management Branch. The requiring activity is the

2. Nature/Description of Action

This Brand Name Justification (BNJ) is in response to a Requisition received from for the one-time purchase of Trimble Lifting Solutions equipment for a Crane Floating Yard Derrick, YD254, USN: 83-00254, YR/MODEL: 1993/9751, VIN: 9750-1.

MFR:

Trimble

Part Numbers:

Part Number Description QTY

GS820-00 GS820 Wireless Display Receiver

LB007 Display Power Cable 12' 1

GC035 35K Load Cell 1

GC060 Wireless 60K Load Cell 2

LC635-02 35K Adapter Plate Kit ( 7- 1/4" CC, w/ 1-5/8" & "2 Pins )

LC660-18 60K Adapter Plate Kit 2 x 2- 1/2 x

7-1/2

PC109 Bushing 60K Load Cell - ID

1.550'' / OD 2.595"

Docusign Envelope ID: 5AD96105-C2CB-4259-B47F-05C8C8FCC3B8

PC115 Bushing 60K Load Cell ID 2.030"

/ 2.595"

GS010-01 Boom Angle Sensor 1

GS026-01 Wireless Wind Speed Sensor w/bracket

LZ104 Repeat software programming

GS820/GS550

This BNJ is being performed in accordance with FAR 13.501. This acquisition is being procured via SAM.gov via NAICS code 334511 and PSC Code 3950: thus FAR part 13.501 is being invoked to limit sources to only MFR: Trimble.

Required Delivery Date: 30 weeks ARO for all equipment

3. Description of Supplies and Services

In accordance with agency objectives, the government has a need to procure Trimble equipment to meet the agency’s needs as outlined in this document for Trimble Lifting Solutions equipment for a Crane Floating Yard Derrick, YD254, USN: 83-00254, YR/MODEL: 1993/9751, VIN: 9750-1.

The following identifies the complete requirement:

1.

Part Number Description QTY

GS820-00 GS820 Wireless Display Receiver

LB007 Display Power Cable 12' 1

GC035 35K Load Cell 1

GC060 Wireless 60K Load Cell 2

LC635-02 35K Adapter Plate Kit ( 7- 1/4" CC, w/ 1-5/8" & "2 Pins )

LC660-18 60K Adapter Plate Kit 2 x 2- 1/2 x

7-1/2

PC109 Bushing 60K Load Cell - ID

1.550'' / OD 2.595"

PC115 Bushing 60K Load Cell ID 2.030"

/ 2.595"

GS010-01 Boom Angle Sensor 1

GS026-01 Wireless Wind Speed Sensor w/bracket

LZ104 Repeat software programming

GS820/GS550

4. Identification of Justification Rationale

The circumstances and rationale for limiting consideration to select contractors for award follows:

Agency requirements shall not be written to require a particular brand, name, product...peculiar to one manufacturer, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.”

An exception to this rule is allowed only if there is a written justification...essential to the Government’s requirement.

Additionally, this limited source justification will document that this requirement is essential to the Government’s requirements and the market research which indicated that no other brand is qualified to meet the Navy’s requirements.

5. Demonstration of the Unique Nature of the Required Supply

; however, based on market research the Contracting Officer has determined that there are multiple vendors who can provide Trimble equipment which supports the brand name justification rather than a sole source.

The basis for limiting sources for this acquisition to Trimble, is due to the current crane having Trimble equipment making parts easy to change and not requiring a new calibration. The current crane has a Trimble system which can act as spare parts if required in an emergency as the parts are interchangeable. No other product/software that can offer a reliable timely restore back to normal services in the event of an emergency and Trimble is the most compatible with current equipment. In addition, there is no other product that supports Trimble’s proprietary software and system configuration.

Compared to other similar technologies, Trimble helps reduce additional costs and increases productivity and efficiency.

An alternative brand of equipment would not be compatible with existing wiring and infrastructure that is currently in place. Should the brand of equipment be replaced with an alternative brand, a large investment would be required to invest in wiring and other electronic infrastructure to ensure compatibility which would be very costly and time consuming. Training costs would also need to be considered for Information Technology technicians to learn and properly operate any alternative equipment. Estimate $10k to develop, test and train for another brand of equipment considering all of the current infrastructure.

Therefore, for this acquisition, the contracting activity is restricting the consideration of contractors under NAICS Code 334511 PSC Code 3950 to include the only sources that can provide Trimble Part Numbers (P/N’s listed above).

6. Determination that the Order Represents the Best Value

The overall goal of the Acquisition Center is to provide the Government a fast and efficient way for Federal Agencies to requisition for commodities at discounted prices with prompt, cost effective delivery and customer service. The Contracting Officer will compare the pricing amongst all contractor's, to ensure that the anticipated cost represents the best value to the government. Award of any products other than the above-mentioned brand name products would not be in the best interest of the Government.

Notice of this Brand Name only action will be posted on SAM.gov.

7. Description of the Market Research Conducted

In accordance with FAR 13.501, The Customer has provided detailed market research that has been conducted to justify this RFQ as Brand Name only. Market research was conducted in November 2024. This research consisted of reviews of similar previous procurements and a sources sought notice via GSA eBuy and DoDESI. The search engine utilized was GSA Advantage and Google using the part numbers, description, and manufacturer. The aforementioned product, Trimble equipment, is compatible with the current systems and ensures is mission ready causing no impact to operations and customers.

8. Statement of Actions to Overcome Barriers to Competition

Prior to any subsequent procurement the market will be reviewed to assess whether any other qualified sources are available and can meet the Government’s requirements.

9. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval

I certify that the justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Based on the above, I hereby determine that it is in the best interest of the Government and most appropriate for this acquisition to be Brand Name.

X____________________________________________________________________ Chris Amburn Date Contracting Officer, FAS, SCM Office Supply and Mgt Branch

11/14/2024