A02.08 JA Updated (FAR 13.pdf

CUI

Control Number: ERDC-24-3118

(Source Selection information ‐ See FAR 2.101 and 3.104‐4)

1 AUG 2022

Justification Review Document for Brand Name Justification for Simplified Acquisitions - FAR Part 13

Program/Equipment: Gooseneck Trailer

Authority: 41 USC 1901 as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.501(a)(1) Brand name acquisitions of commercial supplies or services obtained using simplified procedures as applied in FAR Part 12.

Amount: $50,000.00

Center/District Reviews

Controlled by: Army Controlled by: USACE - CEERD CUI Category: General Procurement and Acquisition Distribution/Limited Dissemination Control:

FEDCON

POC: David G. Jon-Vincent Holden 601-634-7269

Requirement: Gooseneck Trailer Location: Vicksburg, MS Control Number: ERDC-24-3118

(Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-4)

AUG 2022

I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Prepared by: ____________________________________ Name: Jon-Vincent Holden

Contract Specialist E-mail: Jon-Vincent.S.Holden@usace.army.mil

Contracting Officer: ____________________________________ Name: David Ammermann

Procuring Contracting Officer E-mail: David.G.Ammermann@usace.army.mil

Technical Representative: ____________________________________

Name: Haley Bell Technical Representative E-mail: haley.p.bell@usace.army.mil

Requirements Representative: ____________________________________

Requirements Representative

Location: Vicksburg, MS Control Number: ERDC-24-3118

Justification and Approval for (Sole Source or Brand Name Justification) for Simplified Acquisitions – FAR Part 13

1. Contracting Activity: The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Contracting Officer located at 3909 Halls Ferry Rd, Vicksburg, MS 39180-6190.

2. Description of Action This is an annual requirement for a Small Acquisition Purchase. The type of funds to be used are Civil, Army.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: The Airfields and Pavements Branch (APB) of the US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is engaged in an ongoing force projection research and development program to rapidly repair damaged roads in theater. Large pieces of construction equipment are needed to execute full-scale field testing. The field testing will take place at locations outside of ERDC. The equipment will need to be transported to those outside locations. GSL has the need to acquire a gooseneck trailer capable of transporting large, heavy equipment. Estimated total value is $50,000.00.

4. Authority Cited: 41 USC 1901 as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.501(a)(1) Sole Source or Brand name acquisitions of commercial supplies or services obtained using simplified procedures as applied in FAR Part 12.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: A commercial gooseneck trailer with a self-contained hydraulic system is needed to transport construction equipment for research.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: A Combined Synopsis will be posted on SAM.gov.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: A Combined Synopsis for 100% small business set aside will be solicited.

8. Market Research: Based upon the market research herein, the gooseneck trailer is commercially available; although, there are certain specifications which may make the trailer be a custom purchase. Two businesses that are registered with sam.gov, one small and one large, have been identified as potentially capable of providing the governments requirement. A solicitation will be posted as 100% small business set-aside.

9. Interested Sources: A Combined Synopsis will be posted on SAM.ogv.

10. Other Facts:

a. Procurement history.

Location: Vicksburg, MS Control Number: ERDC-24-3118

(1) Authority previously cited was FAR 13.106(b)(l)(i)

b. Other facts. 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.

Technical Representative E-mail: haley.p.bell@usace.army.mil

12. Requirements 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.

Requirements Representative

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:

An independent Government estimate will be used determine cost reasonableness. Per FAR 15.401-1 (a) Certified cost or pricing data shall not be obtained for acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable.

Location: Vicksburg, MS Control Number: ERDC-24-3118

14. Contracting Officer Certification:

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

Contracting Officer:

Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of Gooseneck Trailer, $50,000 on a 100% Set-aside basis pursuant to the authority 41 USC 1901 as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.501(a)(1) Brand name acquisitions of commercial supplies or services obtained using simplified procedures as applied in FAR Part 12.