Brand Name Justification Trimble.pdf

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

FAR 6.302-1(c) / 13.106-1

Per 6.302-1(c)(ii)(C), The justification shall be posted with the solicitation (see 5.102(a)(6) and 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)).

Agency/Office Name: Tucson Area Office Indian Health Service Date: 3/17/2025

Yes No (If your answer is “no,” please complete the rest of this document)

(If the answer is “yes,” sign this document, send in with your Purchase Request (PR) package and provide a list of your salient characteristics/specifications.

5. If the answer to No. 4 is “no,” complete the following:

A. Because of patent rights, copyrights, propriety secret processes, control of certain materials or components providing superior utility or capability, purchasing a different/similar product cannot be obtained. See below for explanation.

B. Because program requirements cannot be modified so that competitive products or services may be used. See below for explanation.

C. Because the product or service is unique and easily established as on-of-a kind. See below for explanation.

6. If the answer to No. 4 is “no,” please indicate reason(s) for restricting competition.

The only restriction under this action is the utilization of brand name specifications based on the following facts:

The acquisition of GPS equipment is restricted to the Trimble products which is exclusively only compatible with the current GPS equipment. This requirement stems from the need for seamless interoperability with the existing surveying equipment. Modifying these requirements to accommodate competitive products would compromise the current system uniformity, increase risk and necessitate costly retraining and reconfiguration. Thus, restricting competition to Trimble is essential to maintain mission-critical reliability and adherence to establish network engineering and architecture standards. In addition, Trimble equipment provides a local in-person resource for equipment repairs and technical guidance, equipment and software updates-no matter how old the equipment has become.

1. “Brand Name” of product: Trimble GPS

2. Description of “brand name” product: Trimble GPS products are designed in adherence to high-quality standards, providing high accuracy, precision, and consistent updates to remain up to date. Trimble accuracy is much better and more user-friendly for topographical and boundary survey work. Trimble offers the highest levels of precision at the quickest speeds.

3. Name of manufacturer of “brand name” product: Trimble

4. The “brand name” provided is to identify the standard of quality necessary. Equivalents can/will be considered:

Per 6.302-1(c)(ii)(C), The justification shall be posted with the solicitation (see 5.102(a)(6) and 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)).

Indicate other reasons for restricting competition:

Trimble equipment has been used throughout Indian Health Services for many years. Non-Trimble equipment risk security gaps, retraining costs and supply chain uncertainties. Trimble equipment ensures reliability, efficiency and compliance with agency standards. The Tucson area has purchased Trimble equipment dating back to the 1990’s due to its functionality and stability. It would not be advantageous for the government to switch their survey equipment to another vendor due to unforeseen costs associated with an entire new surveying system.

7. Describe the market research conducted (how it was made, websites, tests, calls, interviews made, etc.) and the results of the research.

Market research was conducted to utilize sources which can provide specialized equipment. Market Research was first conducted by calling Vendors who carries the Trimble Brand.

This only led to 2 large companies who could provide the Trimble equipment. Due to limited competition found, a Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS.sba.gov) was conducted. There were 50 small businesses listed under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 334511, who may be capable of supporting the GPS requirements but it is unknown if these businesses can provide Trimble equipment. Additional Market Research was conducted to confirm if Trimble survey equipment is compatible with any other brand of survey equipment. Using the Dynamic Small Business Search website again no Vendors responded to the request. A local Trimble Representative confirmed Trimble instruments are only compatible with other Trimble products. Due to limited resources found a Sources Sought notice will be publish.

8. Program Office Certification This is to certify that the portion of this justification, developed by the undersigned program office personnel, including supporting information and/or data verifying the Government’s minimum needs or requirements, or other rationale for limited sources, are accurate and complete.

Official Name & Title Signature Date

Contracting Officer’s Representative

Loretta Billie-Encinas

Requestor’s Immediate Supervisor

Robert Price

9. Contracting Officer Certification

03/19/2025

Per 6.302-1(c)(ii)(C), The justification shall be posted with the solicitation (see 5.102(a)(6) and 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)).

This is to certify that the justification for the proposed acquisition has been reviewed, and, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information and/or data provided support the rationale and justification therefore, recommendation for approval is accurate and complete.

Official Name & Title Signature Date

Contracting Officer Susan Protho, Supervisory Contract Specialist