Attachment 2 Brand Name Justification.pdf

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This document is a Sole Source Justification and a corresponding Federal Contract Opportunity for the acquisition of Robotic Total Stations and Grader Upgrades.

The Sole Source Justification states that the requested items, produced by Trimble, are proprietary and can only be obtained through authorized Trimble dealers, as the equipment must be compatible with the existing Trimble equipment inventory. Market research indicated that no other manufacturers can provide products meeting the required salient characteristics. The total estimated value is undisclosed. The requirement is funded through O&M funds.

The Federal Contract Opportunity solicits quotes for two Robotic Total Stations and two Grader Upgrades to 3D Robotic Grade Control, to be delivered to Mansfield, Ohio. The contract will be awarded on a Best Value basis, evaluating technical acceptability, price, delivery, and supplier past performance. Quotes are due by 1:00 PM EST on September 12, 2024. The solicitation is set aside as unrestricted, under NAICS code 334519.

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Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)

DETERMINATION MEMORANDUM FOR SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITIONS

OVER THE MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD BUT NOT EXCEEDING

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM OR SERVICE, WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE DETERMINATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY

THE ITEM OR SERVICE PROVIDER IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S

REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. THIS FORM MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF THE DETERMINATION DESCRIBED IN FAR 13.106. THE CUSTOMER SHALL

PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1.PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 2. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:

BRAND

NAME BUY

YES

NO

NAME/CAGE CODE OF PROPOSED CONTRACTOR Fund Type

O&M

NGREA

OTHER

3. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:

4. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH

THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

5. MARKET RESEARCH:

6. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO

REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE

ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED:

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.

7a. CONTRACTING OFFICER NAME 7b. CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE

fc-int01-generateAppearances:
_8b_ Contracting Officer Signa_0bSidIe1ipW-y3oKOPYKlw:
_8a_ Contracting Officer Name_EhfO5fRSaqoeOrU7Lx4ugw: Jeffrey C Snyder
_7_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_dWWFyKo3zgQ-e71MSrA2mA: The 179CW and 200RHS will continue to monitor market trends to assess the feasibility of using non-Trimble products with existing equipment. However, this may be limited by compatibility and proprietary nature of Trimble products.
_5_ PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACT_xMsHeIbKfGYdZx*NQZBzkg: Market Research was conducted via search of the Air Force Supply System, GSA Advantage, and other sources such as FPDS-NG, SAM.gov, and google.com. A sources sought notice was posted to SAM.gov from 7 August 2024 - 13 August 2024 to assess if alternative products were viable and could meet all required salient characteristics and compatibility requirements. Additionally, the intent of the notice was to identify potential suppliers for the base station. No competing products were submitted to the government, indicating that the market is currently unable to provide non Trimble brand products that can meet all requirements. After reviewing all information received during market research, it was determined that Trimble and Sitech dealers are the only authorized distributors for Trimble grade control products.
_4_ UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THA_fxPS18NzthbsRqqrY5h47Q: The requested items are able to interface with existing Trimble equipment in inventory such as the GCS900 Grade Control System, SNR434 machine radio, & R750 base station. Trimble products are proprietary, meaning that no other manufacturer can provide compatible equipment while also meeting all required salient characteristics. 200RHS requires a total station capable of integrating/communicating with existing Trimble equipment.
_3_ BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPL_UM33PhqLHArLIQSUjN*Zfw: 200RHS requires two (2) Robotic Total Stations for 3D grade control with Rover-Tablet and Siteworks Software (PN SPS930-Robot) and two (2) upgrades of Volvo 930 Grader to 3D Robotic grade control from 2D laser system (PNGNSS-UPGRADE-3D) to be utilized for grade control operations. These items are essential to the mission of 200RHS as it allows for precise positions, enables collecting survey-grade topographic measurements, and seamlessly integrates with existing 200RHS Trimble equipment that will support mission success.
Fund Type_edit;_vgmgoyByaX6rAkWYYmjkIw:
Fund Type_vgmgoyByaX6rAkWYYmjkIw: O&M
Name and CAGE code of Proposed_lW1Kx6QXH9C5bl0Mqo1Omw: Trimble Inc
Brand Name Buy_xnvHRHzmWAZDjTpbuUVc3g: Yes
_2_ ESTIMATED AMOUNT:_akGYMKSceUKLCvn4Y1b2tw:
_1_PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER_h9vT5LXe**ASP7p7e0RWEg: TBD
2024-09-09T09:10:20-0400
SNYDER.JEFFREY.CHARLES.1401769265

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