47QSWC25K0052-Brand Name BMW Motorcycles Printed_Redacted.pdf

Sole Source Justification – BMW R 1250 RT-P motorcycles declined to quote this requirement based on the customizations. BMW of North America stated that this should be competed among the BMW dealerships authorized to customize their products.

For the above reasons utilizing BMW of North America (the manufacturer) directly is not possible so this will be a brand name requirement for the BMW brand and will be competed among all BMW authorized contractors able to complete the work.

6. A DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT OFFERORS ARE

SOLICITED FROM AS MANY POTENTIAL SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE,

INCLUDING WHETHER A NOTICE WAS OR WILL BE PUBLICIZED AS REQUIRED

BY SUBPART 5.2, AND, IF NOT, WHICH EXCEPTION UNDER 5.202 APPLIES

FAR 5.202(a)(13)(i) through (iii) “Exceptions” is applicable to this requirement. The requirement is:

(i) for an amount not expected to exceed the SAT.

(ii) The solicitation will be made through SAM.gov

(iii) SAM.gov allows the public to see and respond to the solicitation.

Further, FAR 5.102(a)(6) requires that the CO shall include the documentation with the solicitation when it is posted. This documentation will be made available with the solicitation when published on SAM.gov.

7. A DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED

COST WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE

This requirement is single source brand-name; therefore, the Government will be utilizing at least two (2) price analysis techniques outlined in FAR 13.106-3 to determine whether pricing submitted is fair and reasonable. These techniques include, but are not limited to the following:

● Requesting recent commercial and Government sales history

● Making indirect pricing comparisons to:

o the same or similar items in the marketplace;

o competitive published price lists;

o independent government cost estimates.

8. A DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED (SEE PART 10) AND THE

RESULTS OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASON MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT

CONDUCTED

The market research conducted by the Contracting Officer (CO) and information submitted by the customer for review indicates that only BMW brand-name motorcycles can meet their needs.

FPS provided two (2) possible sources: Bob’s Motorcycle (dba Bob’s Used Parts, Inc. – UEI SSMFBGVX4F23), and Morton’s BMW Motorcycles (Morton-Massey Inc.- UEI XFB5H89LA9K7).

Bob’s Motorcycles is registered in SAM.gov and has expressed interest to the program office

Sole Source Justification – BMW R 1250 RT-P motorcycles regarding this requirement.

On July 21, 2025, the CO searched bmwmotorcycles.com and confirmed Bob’s Motorcycles and Morton’s BMW are within a 50 mile radius of the requiring activities location in Springfield, VA. In addition, two other BMW dealerships were identified within a 50 mile radius: BMW Motorcycles of Dulles and BMW Motorcycles of Gaithersburg. However, the CO was unable to confirm if the Dulles and Gaithersburg locations have accounts registered on SAM.gov.

Based on the results of the above market research there is a reasonable expectation of receiving competition via posting the solicitation on SAM.gov.

No other sources expressed interest in this requirement.

The brand name BMW motorcycle is currently the only reasonable brand capable of meeting the Government’s needs. Prior to any subsequent procurement, the Government will once again review the market using various methods to assess whether any other qualified sources are available and are able to meet the Government’s requirements.

9. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

On behalf of the Requiring Agency, the undersigned Client Agency Technical Representative hereby certifies that the brand name award for a BMW brand motorcycle is the only reasonable brand capable of providing the required components that will meet the minimum needs of the Government and the basis for this documentation is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Further, I understand the facts I have presented will be solely relied upon to make the determination to limit competition and sources for this procurement.

10. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

The ordering activity Contracting Officer has determined that the actions taken under this acquisition meet the conditions described in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), I certify that this documentation for soliciting from limited sources is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.