Attachment 3 - Brand Name JnA.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

November 2018 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Page 1 of 1

Section A: General Contract Information

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

Contracting Activity: 90 CONS

Project/Program Name: V-Plow Blade

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F1Y3DA1172AW03

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $0.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Intent is to acquire a V plow that attaches to our heavy duty loader to implement during snow events to ensure safe passage on base roads and to essential buildings.

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

The Rylind V plow is the only unit that has been found that will be operational without extensive modifications to existing equipment. This unit will improve snow removal capabilities immensely.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Extensive research was performed to find vendors who could meet this requirement to no avail, the only companies found offering V plows do not make one that is compatible with existing 90 CES equipment.

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

Coordination occur with 90 LRS in the acquisition of snow removal equipment in the future to ensure compatibility with a wider range of attachments that will meet requirements.

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

14-Jul-2021

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

TROY T. JOHNSON, GS-13, Contracting Officer

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) 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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