Attachment 02 Brand Name Justification.pdf
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- Boardwalk Building Materials Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 127EAS23Q0077
- Issued by
- Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This document is a brand name justification for the acquisition of Diamond Piers under the simplified acquisition threshold. The Forest Service is seeking to procure Diamond Piers and 1 1/2" x 5.25' HDG Steel Pins from Diamond Piers for an estimated $18,360 to support a boardwalk in a marshy area where water levels fluctuate seasonally. The brand name justification cites the proprietary nature of the Diamond Piers, which are specifically designed to withstand the wet and changing environment, and notes the piers will interface with the existing boardwalk system. Approval is required by August 15, 2023 to deliver the specialized materials referenced in the project's engineered plans needed to properly support the complexity of the boardwalk over the marshy site.
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| Amendment 01 on 127EAS23Q0077.pdf | ||
| Solicitation 127EAS23Q0077.pdf | ||
| Attachment 01 Schedule of Items.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION FOR
ACQUISITIONS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD
1. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine that the listed on Diamond Piers is available from only one brand, and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.
2. This acquisition is restricted to the following brand name materials:
Company: Diamond Piers Make/Model/Part Number: Diamond Piers and 1 1/2" x 5.25' HDG Steel Pins
3. The Diamond Piers, is estimated to cost $18360 and is required to be delivered by August
15th 2023.
4. The Diamond Pier is specialty item which is designed to support a board walk in a marshy area which the water rises and falls depending on the season.
5. Specific characteristics of the Diamond Piers, that limit the availability to a sole-source are these products are specific to being load baring in a dynamic environment which is specific to a boardwalk in a marshy environment. Only this suggested source can furnish the requirements, to the exclusion of other sources, because these products meet the specification to the project. These products are designed to withstand the wet changing environments.
6. Check and fill in all that are applicable:
The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. The Dimond Piers match the equipment existing on the boardwalk, and the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.
A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:
<Insert description>
These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.
https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-13#FAR_13_106_1
Other information to support a sole-source buy:
These product were the materials which were referenced in the engineered plans to support the complexity of the project. The changing environment requires these piers to support the Boardwalk.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that statements checked and information provided above are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The facts of this acquisition preclude the use of full and open competition.
Date Project Officer
<Insert Name> Date Contracting Officer https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-13#FAR_13_106_1
| 2023-06-08T17:48:43-0700 | |
| ALEXANDER TERRY |
| 2023-06-09T11:48:08-0700 | |
| SARAH HILL |
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