Attachment 3 - Brand Name Justification and Approval.pdf

This is a Determination Memorandum for Limited Sources Acquisitions under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for a contract under $250,000. The document justifies a single-source procurement for a Patriot EV Truck for the 177th Propulsion and Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) section, with Purchase Request Number F6B2MG5350SG02. The contracting officer selected the Patriot EV Truck as a brand name buy based on the determination that only one source can adequately meet the government's operational requirements.

The Patriot EV Truck is required for propulsion and NDI operations that involve specialized equipment and on-site inspections, including radiography and engine endoscope inspections. The vehicle's unique characteristics—such as an enclosed transportation area for equipment, climate-controlled interior, side storage for maintenance crew tooling, and specialized capabilities unavailable on other EV platforms—justify the sole source determination. Market research was conducted to contact multiple authorized EV vehicle suppliers and distributors to verify availability and obtain competitive proposals before determining that only the Patriot EV Truck meets the stated requirements. The contracting officer invoked FAR 6.103-1 authority, certifying that only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Competition among EV maintenance vehicles and authorized distributors is expected for future acquisitions.