A.02.08 Limited Source (Brand Name) Determination - Electric Skid Steer.pdf

OJL-22-0071

KOVACO ELECTRIC SKID STEER

NAME BRAND DETERMINATION

1. CONTRACTING AGENCY:

Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Contracting Division, 333 SW First Avenue, OR 97204-3495.

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION:

Approval is being requested for a new firm fixed price contract, to purchase 1 each KOVACO brand, ELISE 900, electric skid steer loader.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES OR NATURE OF CONSTRUCTION:

The Kovaco Elise 900 skid steer loader is required for use inside of the auxiliary water supply channel at powerhouse #2, to remove sand and sediment during the bi-annual fishway maintenance outage.The estimated cost for this purchase is $89,475.00.

CLIN: Description QTY Unit Price Total Cost 0001 Kovaco Elise 900 electric skid steer 1 $84,000.00 $84,000.00 0002 Shipping (est.) 1 $5,475.00 $89,475.00

4. AUTHORITY CITED:

FAR 13.106-1 Soliciting Competition.

(b) Soliciting from a single source.

(1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

(i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

(ii) Where a single source is identified to provide a portion of a purchase because that portion of the purchase specifies a particular brand-name item, the documentation in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section only applies to the portion of the purchase requiring the brand-name item. The documentation should state it is covering only the portion of the acquisition which is brand-name.

5. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED:

a. Background: Bonneville Lock & Dam requires the Kovaco Elise 900 electric skid steer loader in order to work in enclosed and semi-enclosed areas. Bi-annually the auxiliary water supply channel at Powerhouse #2 must be cleaned of accumulated sand and sediment, which requires a skid steer type piece of equipment to remove/move material.

b. Justification: The channel to be cleaned is an enclosed area. Standard type equipment cannot be used as carbon monoxide accumulates in these areas and is unsafe for employees. The new electric model has no emissions and workers can safely work within these confines or inside of buildings with no threat to safety from polluted air. This purchase also promotes the Government mandate to upgrade fleet to electric under the green initiative (Reference document A.02.09 Executive Order Catalyzing America’s Clean Energy Economy Through Federal Sustainability). The identified Kovaco Elise 900 is the only electric skid steer model in existence to date.

c. Impact: The impact of not having the electric skid steer is rental of a propane modified skid steer that has lower emissions than it’s gas or diesel powered counterparts. These are very hard to find, and they are not manufactured with a propane system at this time. Workers at the project will still be exposed to carbon monoxide in the confined spaces within the channel with a rented propoane powered skid steer. Rental costs are high, and the evolution of cleaning the channel is approximately 6 weeks. Savings will be realized in a short amount of time as renting will no longer be required as well as down time loading, unloading and prep from the rental agency. The purchase of the Kovaco Elise 900 will serve many other uses at the project increasing savings.

6. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION:

A similar product was identified through the manufacturer Bobcat, but it is in early stages of development and delivery was estimated at late calendar year 2023. This procurement will be solicited under NAICS code 333120 Construction Machinery Manufacturing, which has a manufacturers class waiver. Therefore, this brand name purchase will be competed among small business vendors.

7. ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION:

The requiring activity, Bonneville Project, contacted several vendors that sell the Kovaco Elise 900, but had difficulty getting replies. The Project also contacted the other identified product manufacturers and was informed the cost was over double that of the Kovaco. If a suitable comparable item is identified, Bonneville project will be able to open to other markets for procurement.

8. MARKET RESEARCH:

Market research was conducted using GOOGLE and BING search engines, as well as contacting local vendors who provide a similar supply. Market research identified a few authorized distributors for the Kovaco Elise 900. A search of GSA did not show any authorized dealers for type of electric skid steer required.

9. INTERESTED SOURCES:

Market research indicates that at least two vendors at have expressed an interest and are able provide competitive pricing. All qualified SB offers received shall be considered.

10. OTHER FACTS: Previous purchases for same material:

None

11. TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME: Wayne S. Symons TITLE: Product Coordinator ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE

12. REVIEWED BY:

I hereby determine that the above information, to the best of my knowledge, is correct and accurate.

NAME: Andrew Sprys TITLE: Contract Specialist ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE

13. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION:

Based on the foregoing determination, I hereby approve the procurement of the brand name of Tsubaki roller chain on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority 13.106-1(b) subject to the availability of funds, and provided the supply item herein described has otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

I certify that this Determination is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME: Clinton Jacobsen TITLE: Contracting Officer ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE