Attachment 2 Redacted Brand Name Justification - Golf Cars.pdf

Sole Source Justification (SSJ) For Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold (SAT)) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

SSJ Number: FY25-138 PR Number:

Sole Source Justification

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Secret Service (USSS), Procurement Division, on behalf of the Presidential Protection Division proposes to enter into a contract for golf car lease and maintenance which is needed for protective operations.

2. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and anticipated cost.

USSS/PPD utilizes golf cars for transportation during protective operations at the National Golf

Club.

3. Identification of the authority and rationale.

The proposed procurement will utilize simplified acquisition procedures and will be awarded on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 13.106-l(b)(l) and as specified below.

Only one source reasonably available:

□ Urgent and compelling circumstances exists. The nature of the requirement has been deemed urgent due to unusual and compelling circumstances. Following competitive procedures would result in unacceptable delays resulting in serious injury to the Government.

□ Exclusive licensing agreement or restrictive rights exists. The source has one or more of the following: an established exclusive licensing agreement, proprietary data, limited rights in data, patent rights, OEM required certifications or OEM authorized reseller, copyrights or secret processes with regard to the supplies or services required.

� Brand name. The source has one or more of the following: an established exclusive licensing agreement, proprietary data, limited rights in data, patent rights, OEM required certifications or OEM authorized reseller, copyrights or secret processes with regard to the supplies or services required.

□ Compatibility to existing systems or equipment. The required supplies or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems or equipment and the source is uniquely qualified to meet the requirement.

□ Other. Only one source is capable.

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Sole Source Justification (SSJ) For Simplified Acquisitions (over the micro-purchase threshold and up to the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold (SAT)) pursuant to FAR 13.106, including Brand Name

Rationale:

During the market research phase, vendors were provided with a draft Statement of Work

(SOW) and after discussions regarding how the golf cars will be mainly used, vendors recommended one brand and model golf car that would meet our requirements. Due to how the golf cars will be utilized, the color/specifications, and the required maintenance, vendors recommend brand name product EZGO and model RXV. There are no restrictions on the vendors who can provide these golf cars.

The EZGO RXV golf cars will be utilized every day for a long period of time each day to transport personnel from different locations and to follow protectees around the golf course.

These golf cars have a lithium battery which does not require monthly maintenance for the batteries. Also, these golf cars have an electronic braking system; therefore, there are no brake pads or shoes that require monthly maintenance. If monthly maintenance is required, it will interrupt the protective operation movements because transportation will be limited.

The EZGO RXV golf cars will be utilized at the National Golf Club; therefore, it must meet club owner rules. The club owner rules include specific color and specifications for golf cars. Due to the type of property, the golf cars must have certain features such as a horn, lights, etc. The EZGO RXV golf cars are the exact same as the protectee's personal golf cars; therefore, the golf cars can be charged while with the protectee. Also, there will be no additional cost to change the power source at the command post.

4. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable based on one or more of the price analysis techniques described below in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-

3(a)(2).

IZI Market Research;

□ Comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases;

□ Current price list;

IZI Comparison with similar items in a related industry;

□ Comparison to Independent Government estimate;

□ Contracting Officer's personal knowledge; or

□ Other reasonable basis.

5. Other Information.

USSS intends to comply with the public display and synopsis requirements in FAR 13.105(a) unless an exception in FAR 5.202 applies.

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