A02-JNA_CraneTruck_20240819_BrandName_Redacted.pdf

Version – February 2017

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Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: 414th Contracting Support Brigade, Regional Contracting Office, Italy

2. Description of Action:

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle:

Purchase Order Number: PR# 12164442 Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number Order/BPA# against FSS Contract # Order # against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Name or # Order # against a single award IDC Contract Modification # to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order

Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours Cost Reimbursable Hybrid

Funds:

FY: 24

Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) Other Funds:

X Brand Name Buy: Yes

3. Description of Services or Supplies:

1 EA Iveco S-Way AD 260S5500 truck chassis with a diesel engine 1 EA Fassi crane, model F255AC.2.26 xe-dynamic 2 EA containers designed for use on a roll-off truck The purchase includes required accessories, warranties, delivery to Caserma Ederle, and instruction on the equipment’s use and maintenance.

4. Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

Or

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) and 8.405-6(b)(1) Brand Name FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A) Urgency FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) Only One Source is Capable FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

Or

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only One Awardee is Capable FAR 16.505(a)(4) Brand Name FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) Urgency FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) Minimum Guarantee

5. Reasons for Authority Cited: Brand Name

IAW AR 420-1, Army Facilities Management, utilize this crane truck to transport salt and gravel for road maintenance, in addition to moving major components, such as chillers and transformers. For these purposes, Iveco offers the most flexible commercial vehicle in its market segment. Its tough chassis is one of the most adaptable, enabling the mounting of both a hooklift and a hydraulic crane, two accessories vital for meeting the government’s minimum requirements. Iveco is a proven workhorse, the best performing vehicle due to its reliability and durability. Its Euro VI Step E diesel engine is one of the most competitive due to its 12-speed Hi-

No

Control No: PAN414-24-P-0000 000596

Tronix automated transmission with electronic clutch. This transmission has best-in-class torque-to weight ratio and gear spread. Additionally, it offers maneuvering mode for low-speed operations and rocking function to recover grip on low-adherence surfaces. Finally, Iveco is exceptional in its service department. It offers availability of replacement parts up to ten years after vehicle phase-out. It has a broad network of service centers throughout Europe, with two service centers within 30 minutes of Vicenza, which will minimize downtime.

Fassi manufactures cranes with superior performance compared to other European brands, such as Ferrari. Its shorter secondary arm allows a greater working height and the ability to lift especially bulky and heavy loads vertically near the column of the crane.

Its exclusive ProLink system increases the working angle of the jib by ten degrees above the horizontal line, a feature not offered by its competitors. Additionally, the Automatic Dynamic Control system maximizes the speed of movement depending upon the handled load, minimizing the structural stress and contributing to the crane’s long service life. Finally, the multifunction distributor bank delivers oil proportionally, maximizing precision of movement. Therefore, the Fassi crane is the only model reasonably available that meets the government’s minimum requirements.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5.203 do not apply due to the $ threshold, apply and will be followed, or do not apply due to an exception at

5.202 .

Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)

Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $150K, no posting required Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to exception:

FAR 6.305(f) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A)

FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C) FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii(C)

7. Market Research:

conducted market research in July 2024. He engaged knowledgeable people in the industry and reviewed literature published by the manufacturers.

8. Other Facts: bought similar equipment within the last few years.

Control No: PAN414-24-P-0000 000596

a. Procurement History

(1) W912PF21P0035 was awarded on 28 September 2021 for a Fassi crane mounted on a Volkwagen truck chassis. This contract was Full and Open competition.

(2) W912PF22P0021 was awarded on 29 August 2022 for a Fassi crane mounted on an Iveco truck chassis. This contract was Full and Open competition.

9. Technical/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.

10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon comparison with the Government Estimate.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Typed Name: Laura Lindsay Date: 19 August 2024 Title: Bravo Division Chief, RCO Italy Signature: