Attachment 4 - Brand Name Justification.pdf

This Single Source Justification document is for the Department of the Air Force, 673 Contracting Squadron, requesting a forestry mulcher attachment for the RCU-75 Remote Controlled Tracked Carrier. The 773rd Civil Engineer Squadron requires a mulcher attachment compatible with the FAE Remote Controlled Tracked Carrier, model RCU-75, with specific technical requirements including direct fit and operational compatibility, mounting specifications, and design parameters for mulching grass, brambles, twigs, and small shrubs.

The document justifies a single-source procurement due to equipment compatibility challenges. On June 4, 2025, FAE released a SAE universal attachment plate, and market research was conducted with three potential vendors. However, no third-party equipment was confirmed as compatible with the RCU-75. The contracting officer determined on September 17, 2025, that only a single source is reasonably available. Future procurement strategies include seeking more information about compatible third-party equipment and a universal attachment plate to increase competition for subsequent acquisitions.