B08_MF715-24 Brand Name.pdf

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITON PROCEDURES (SAP)

Justification for Brand Name and or Sole Source Acquisitions Over $3,500 but not Exceeding The Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLE AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION, WHICH LIMTS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENTS REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS “ONLY KNOWN SOURCE” OR “ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE “ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE THE

CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER 2. PROJECT/TASK NUMBER 3. ESTIMATED AMOUNT

4. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE.

Traileze (the name of the trailer company) will provide a railroad specific trailer, Model #TE100FG with an additional option TE1FA single axle flip. Traileze will deliver the trailer to MCAAP. the intended use is specific to our tampers so they can be properly transported and minimize calibration issues that arise during transportation.

5. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTIC THAT LIMIT AVIALIABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED. MOST RECENT MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED (INCLUDE DATES & DETAILS). IF MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT

CONDUCTED, EXPLAIN.

This name brand source selection. Only Traileze will provide the specific model and option and services outlined above. The specific model this company makes allows our Mark IV Tampers to be hauled safely while staying under 13'6" bridge height limits, alleviates overhang of equipment to legal limits. the 4th axle option also provides transportation the ability to legally adhere to differing state laws when hauling this specialty rail equipment. 53' long, 8" bottom deck clearance, 24" from ground to top of the deck, 255/70R22.5 tires. with the added 4th flip axle option

6. REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES. COMPATIBILITY WITH EXISTING SYSTEM, IF APPLICABLE, & NON-CONPATIBILITY COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE ADDITIONAL MANUFACTURING AND/OR

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS.

This name brand source selection. Only Traileze will provide the specific model and options and services outlined above.

7. EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL AND OPEN

COMMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

MCAAP currently does not have a trailer that is specifically designed to haul this equipment. Traileze will provide the specific model and option and services outlined above. The specific model this company makes allows our Mark IV Tampers to be hauled safely while staying under 13'6" bridge height limits, alleviates overhang of equipment to legal limits. the 4th axle option also provides transportation the ability to legally adhere to differing state laws when hauling this specialty rail equipment. 53' long, 8" bottom deck clearance, 24" from ground to top of the deck, 255/70R22.5 tires. with the added 4th flip axle option.

8. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIER TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED. IF THIS IS A FOLLOW-ON ACTION TO A PREVIOUSLY COMPETED ACTION, SO STATE.

if the current request is not action as stated above, MCAAP will incur more cost to downtime through calibrating the tampers every time they are transported as our current trailers were not designed for rail specific equipment.

MCAAP FORM 715-24, February 2016 PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE