a5 12010920Q0054 brand name justification.pdf

Source Selection Information – see FAR 2.101 and 3.104 1 of 1

JUSTIFICATION OF SINGLE SOURCE SOLICITATION

UP TO THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))

12010920Q0054 – UTV for Sitka, AK

1. Agency and contracting activity. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Region 10 Acquisition Management (AQM) and Tongass National Forest Fleet.

2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value).

• The government needs to replace a current UTV which is located in Sitka, Alaska. Sitka is accessible only by boat or airplane. Sitka, Alaska currently only has one local UTV vendor that services CAN-AM products. The CAN-AM Defender XT Cab model has been determined what is needed to do the project work required at this location due to inclement weather since the XT cab allows for protection from the elements and provides heat.

• To service the UTV in this location in a timely manner for field work and with the impacts associated with the remote location, weather, planes, and shipping via water a local authorized mechanic is needed.

3. Authority and supporting rationale. The contracting officer has determined the circumstances of the contract action to meet the following statutory authority under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): This documentation only covers the portion of the acquisition which is brand name. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements

4. Determination.

FAR 13.106-1 (b)(1)(i) Authorizes Contracting officers to solicit from a single source for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

Based on the justification provided, it is my determination that the circumstances of this acquisition deem only one source is reasonably available (reference FAR 13.106-1(b)).

5. Assertion of Accuracy.

I certify that the above information is factual and complete based upon my knowledge of the supply and/or service at hand.

Sheri Nicholson Date Fleet Manager

6. Approval.

I certify that I have reviewed the justification provided above, and it appears to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. As such, this justification is approved.

Stacy Doutt Date Contracting Officer

To service the UTV in this location in a timely manner for field work and with the impacts associated with the remote location, weather, planes, and shipping via water a local authorized mechanic is needed.