Attachment 2 -Brand Name justification SIB _Bristles.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 436th Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: Snow Broom Bristle Replacement

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $0.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The 436th Civil Engineer Squadron, Engineering Sustainment and Pavements Sections requires replacement SIB snow broom cassette bristles. The equipment that needs the replacement bristles is key to Airfield snow removal operations at Dover AFB.

The Brush set must be MD 22ft-R20-mix.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

SIB cores are factory installed from the manufacturer (Osh Kosh) and carry a (10 year Manufacturer warranty), as long as replacement broom cassettes are SIB bristles, so as not to void the warranty of the core. Currently the 436 CES Heavy Equipment section has 3 Osh Kosh front mounted brooms assigned with SIB cores and SIB bristles installed. These factory installed cores and SIB bristles are an integral part of each other, installing another brand of bristle would void the 10 year warranty. Historical data has shown other manufacturer style of cassettes under performed SIB broom cassettes and exhibited durability issues, ejecting the tufted cassettes (bristles), which causes an imbalance of the core. This imbalance of the core causes other issue with sweeping performance and damages the cores themselves. For this reason we formally request that SIB cores and SIB bristles be the Brand Name product purchased.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

The product is commercially sold by multiple vendors creating market competition, ensuring the cost is fair and reasonable.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

Market research has identified there are no other suitable products that will interface with the Osh Kosh equipment without voiding the equipment warranty. However, if a suitable substitute is ever identified, the brand name will not be required.

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Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

08-Nov-2023

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Brittney Santiago, Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer

November 2018 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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