A02 - Limiting_Competition_Under_250K_25Q2253_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Micro-Purchase Threshold (MPT) Justification for Limiting Competition form for a federal contract issued by the U.S. Army Contracting Command at Rock Island Arsenal. The solicitation is for 360 Universal Large Motor Cart wheels manufactured by Casters of Oklahoma, Inc., with a specific part number WB-0382-PS8 and 3/4 ID bearings, to be used by the Navy/NAVSEA. The procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, with a brand name justification. NAVSEA Engineering indicates that no additional testing trails have been completed for other vendors, and the specified caster wheels are the only approved part number for their specific Universal Large Motor Cart requirements. The market research was conducted by an end customer on 04/14/2025, and the action is a brand name restriction under $25K that will be posted with the solicitation.