Attachment 2 - Brand Name or Equal Justification.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

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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: 52 CONS - PKB

Project/Program Name: 726 AMS - Articulating Boom Lift Purchase

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F3W7T14040A001

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $170,000.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

A "soft touch" safety system component on the basket of a 4-wheeled motorized Articulating Boom Lift Machine.

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

The acquisition will be utilizing a "brand name or equal" characteristic as the JLG "soft touch" system or an equal system is a firm requirement for the purchase to comply with applicable, allowable safety standards located at DAFMAN 91-203, Paragraph 16.5.4.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

The market research did not indicate a manufacturer that has the same or similar system, however, there are multiple companies that have the capability of producing a boom lift that would meet our specifications.

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

The Government will continue to conduct ongoing market research in order to keep up with industry trends and be aware of other manufacturers implementing this type of safety system.

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

19-Apr-2024

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Christine Zacchetti

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) April 2021 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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