Attachment 4 - Brand Name CAT JA.pdf

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

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36th Contracting Squadron Andersen Air Force Base, Guam Unit 14040, Bldg 22026

APO AP 96543-4040

This acquisition will result in a Firm Fixed Price, 100% Small Business set-aside purchase order for Brand Name Caterpillar (CAT) Parts. Market research identified six (6) small business vendors who expressed capability and interest in this requirement, therefore a competitive solicitation is expected.

The 554 RHS has a requirement to procure Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Brand Name CAT Parts for the repair of one Caterpillar Scraper Construction Vehicle.

Miscellaneous vehicle components are required to place the vehicle back into service. Hoses and tube assemblies will route vehicle fluids to major components of the vehicle allowing it to function properly. The hoses and tube assemblies serve as a conduit that ensures the fluid is able to travel unimpeded and is a vital part of keeping vehicle systems moving. Due to the limitations of operating on Guam it is not feasible to source these specific construction equipment vehicles via rental due to logistic limitations. Not having this asset operational will present unique challenges for our unit when performing ground work on new construction sites that cannot be fulfilled by any other means.

Scraper Registration Number: 17D00182 Vehicle Model Year: 2017 Vehicle Manufacturer: Caterpillar Scraper Vehicle Model: 621K 373-3500 Serial Number: WTL00102

Salient Characteristics:

1. Vendor is an authorized reseller of CAT parts

2. Standard warranty is included

3. Must be new, OEM parts

4. Parts must be compatible with vehicle's year, make, model, and VIN

5. Direct shipment to Andersen AFB, Guam

Local Address:

554th RED HORSE Squadron Unit 14014 Bldg 61202 Andersen Air Force Base Yigo, Guam 96929

APO Address:

554th RED HORSE Squadron Unit 14014 Bldg 61202 Attn: Material Control APO, AP 96543

The anticipated NAICS Code is 336390, Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

See Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics for Part Number itemization.

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10 USC 3204(a)(1) The property or services needed by the agency are available from only one responsible source or only from a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of property or services will satisfy the needs of the agency.

6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

OEM parts are required as they are built to the exact specifications of the 554 RHS Caterpillar Scraper.

Aftermarket parts do not guarantee the exact fit, durability, and quality as OEM parts. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the Government to procure CAT brand OEM parts as they provide the exact fit for compatibility, durability, and quality.

Note that a small number of parts, including o-rings and a plug, totaling less than 1% of the estimated value of this requirement are manufactured by multiple companies other than Caterpillar, however maintaining CAT brand across this procurement will guarantee compatibility amongst the parts ordered.

554 RHS identified two (2) vendors that are capable and interested in this requirement.

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A Sources Sought was posted to SAM.gov from 14 February 2024 to 21 February 2024. There were five (5) responses received from vendors who displayed interest in providing the CAT Parts. Among these, one (1) vendor was previously identified by 554 RHS*.

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In total, six (6) small business vendors were identified as capable and interested in meeting this requirement.

Based on the results of the efforts described above, 36 CONS determined that adequate competition exists for this acquisition. It is deemed in the best interest of the Government to pursue this acquisition as a 100% small business set-aside resulting in a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. It is recommended that the Government pursue posting a combined synopsis/solicitation for CAT Brand Name OEM Parts to the GPE to fulfill competition requirements.

Based on Market Research, there are six (6) interested vendors, therefore the Contracting Officer anticipates evaluating and determining costs to be fair and reasonable based on adequate competition in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(1).

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554 RHS identified two (2) vendors that are capable and interested in this requirement.

A Sources-Sought was posted to SAM.gov from 14 February 2024 through 21 February 2024. Five (5) vendors identified themselves as capable and interested in the requirement, including one (1) of the vendors identified by 554 RHS.

In summary, Market Research identified six (6) small business vendors who expressed capability and interest in this requirement, therefore a competitive solicitation is expected.

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The Government will continue to monitor the market for alternatives to products that are compatible with CAT equipment. Acquisitions for the purchase of future Brand Name CAT parts and equipment will be scrutinized as this one was to ensure the accuracy and recency of the above information.

As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

As evidenced by my (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.