A16_JOFOC_under_SAT_iaw_FAR_13_Redacted.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

https://www.blm.gov

SOLE SOURCE (INCLUDING BRAND NAME) JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR ACQUISITIONS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES

This document sets forth the justification and approval as required by 13.106 1(b)(1) &(2).

1. Contracting agency and activity.

The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District Office Carson City Nevada, requests the BLM Nevada State Office Contracts Department to contract on a brand name basis for a Can AmMaverick X3 MAX X RS TURBO RR 72.

2. Nature and/or description of action being approved.

Caron City District Zone 1 is requesting an in kind replacement of their current Can Am X3 with a 2023 or newer Can AmMaverick X3 MAX X RS TURBO RR 72.

3. Description of supplies or services.

The replacement Can AmMaverick X3 MAX with minimum 72 inch width will be utilized for EMS and dune rescue and must be upfitted with aftermarket rescue equipment designed specifically for Can Am Maverick X3 MAX. UTV must maintain cross compatibility with current EMS, litter, and dune rescue equipment.

The existing front rescue litter attachment, aftermarket seats, and litter locking system is designed to fit the Can AM and is not available for other makes. Without this equipment on the replacement the ability to offer lifesaving response would not be available.

4. Estimated dollar value.

Estimated value is $36,000.

5. Statutory authority.

__X__41 U.S.C. 1901 – Simplified acquisition procedures (use when the simplified procedures for purchases of property and services for amounts (1) not greater than the simplified acquisition threshold

____41 U.S.C 1903 – Special emergency procurement authority (applies when in support of a contingency operation as defined in section 101(a) of title 10 or to facilitate the defense against or recovery from nuclear, biological, chemical, or radiological attack against the United States).

6. Rationale supporting use of the authority stated in paragraph 5.

The requirement for Brand name is based on cross compatibility with existing Government equipment. The Can AmMaverick X3 MAX with minimum 72 inch wheelbase is the only UTV that is capable of supporting the life saving equipment currently in use by the Carson City District Office. As mentioned below other UTV Designs put the patient outsides of the ROPS causing significant danger and liability in the event this equipment is being used.

7. Other information.

The current UTV in need of replacement was designed and purchased from RP Advanced Mobile Systems at a cost of $56,000 in 2018. Using the rescue equipment form this current UTV and transferring to an in kind replacement will save money on replacement of the necessary rescue equipment and to exclude the ones found not rescissory from the original.

If a not in kind UTV was purchased all the needed rescue equipment would need to be designed and built. This would result in an increase cost and long delay in having the UTV available for use.

8. The efforts to identify additional sources including the market research conducted.

This UTV is considered specialized and market research is very limited. After contacting the builder of the current UTV being replaced they only offer the patient litter system for the Can Am. The design for other UTV put the patient in the rear area of the UTV. This does not work for Dune recuse as it puts the patient outside the roll protection. No other company or type of transport was found with internet searches or contacting local UTV dealers with the ability to have the patient protected at the same level.

9. Future plans to permit competition.

The BLM will continue to do market research and search for other shops and dealers who design an equal or better product for this type of specialized equipment for future requirements.

10. The ordering activity Contracting Officer’s certification that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer’s knowledge and belief and evidence that the supporting data that form a basis for the justification have been certified as complete and accurate by technical/program personnel.

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, and which form a basis for this justification, are complete and accurate.

(Signature)________________________________________ (Date) ____________________

(Type or Print Name): ___________________________________________________________ Contracting Officer’s Representative

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

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date) _______________________

MARK MAZZA Digitally signed by MARK MAZZA Date: 2023.08.16 12:25:11 -07'00'

Mark Mazza

TYLER JOHNSON

Digitally signed by TYLER

JOHNSON

Date: 2023.08.16 09:05:20 -07'00' 8/16/23

(Type or Print Name): ___________________________________________________________ Contracting Officer

I certify that I have conducted a Peer Review on this justification, and it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief:

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date) _______________________

(Type or Print Name): ___________________________________________________________ Contracting Officer (Nevada Peer Review)

Tyler Johnson

MATTHEW MERRITT

Digitally signed by MATTHEW

MERRITT

Date: 2023.08.16 09:27:14 -07'00' 8/16/23

Matthew Merritt