BNJ_MAN Trucks_Redacted.pdf

Brand Name MAN Trucks, Spares and Training

This is a firm-fixed price, one-time delivery order. The estimated dollar value is

4. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AUTHORITY AND SUPPORTING RATIONALE

This acquisition will be conducted under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program, FAR

8.401. The primary statutory authorities for MAS are Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 USC 251 ET SEQ), and Title 40 U.S.C. 501, Services for Executive Agencies.

In accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(i), this BNJ will be posted to the eBuy website along with the Request for Quote (RFQ).

5. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES THE USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED:

The requested item is being procured by the US Government in support of the Arms Export Control Act for the Republic of Rwanda. The required items are procured as specified by the LOA FMS that requires a specific brand name, part number. No other like and/or similar products will meet the needs of the requesting country.

MAN Truck & Bus (MAN Truck) is the manufacturer of the required vehicles. A review of the GSA Advantage revealed MAN Trucks are currently available on GSA Advantage!

6. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS TO SOLICIT AS MANY OFFERS AS PRACTICABLE OR EXCEPTION

The required MAN Trucks is the only brand capable of needs as defined by the LOA. Until it is determined that the Man Truck models no longer meet model must continue to be procured. To ensure the above requirement is met, TACOM will continue to evaluate the capabilities of other brands/models through continuing market research and changing needs of TACOM and the Republic of Rwanda. Continued efforts in this regard will ensure the Government utilizes the most efficient and economical provider.

MAN Trucks, Spares and Training

The CO posted a Sources Sought Notice on GSA eBuy on January 08, 2021 for the various MAN Trucks, spares, and OCONUS training for the Republic of Rwanda. The Notice was sent to 58 vendors who had GSA Category/Special Item Number 3361V added to their Schedule contract. The notice closed January 22, 2021. A total of 11 responses were received of which 3 responded stating they had the capability to provide the various MAN Trucks (Refer to item #10 below).

The CO posted a second Sources Sought Notice (RFQ1476293) to GSA eBuy on February 11, 2021 inclusive of the first posting and the addition of MAN dump trucks, spares and OCONUS training for another FMS Case for the Republic of Rwanda. The Notice was sent to 58 vendors who had GSA Category/Special Item Number 3361V added to their Schedule contract. The notice closed on February 11, 2021. A total of 9 responses were received of which 2 responded stating they had the capability to provide the various MAN trucks (Refer to item #10 below).

7. DETERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER THAT THE ANTICIPATED COST TO THE

REPUBLIC WILL BE FAIR AND REASONABLE AND REPRESENTS THE BEST VALUE:

A best value determination will be documented. Prior to placing the order, the Contracting Officer will seek price reductions from any qualified vendor quoting the required part numbers listed above. Quotes will be reviewed to ensure that pricing and terms are in a (MAS) contract.

The Contracting Officer anticipates the use of variety of price analysis techniques to substantiate price reasonableness of the items requested in the award decision document. These techniques included, but not limited to the following:

Requesting recent commercial and Government sales history Direct competitive pricing comparisons Making indirect pricing comparisons to:

o the same or similar items in the marketplace, o competitive published price lists, and o Independent Government Estimates.

8. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET SURVEY CONDUCTED:

Market research revealed the MAN Trucks are not available through AbilityOne, Unicore (Federal Prison Industries), Green Procurement Compilation or Interagency Contract Directory Portal. However, MAN Trucks are currently available on GSA Advantage under the Multiple Award Schedule Program.

9. OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE JUSTIFICATION

All facts supporting this justification have been provided above.

10. LIST OF SOURCES THAT EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN THE ACQUISITION

American Material Handling, Inc., GSA MAS Contract # 47QMCA18D000G, valid thru 04/19/2023 Global Automotive, Inc., GSA MAS Contract # 47QMCA19D000Y, valid thru 09/29/2024 Global Enterprise, Inc., GSA MAS Contract # GS-30F-040BA, valid thru 09/17/2024

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11. STATEMENT OF ACTIONS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS OF COMPETITION

The various vehicles are manufactured by MAN Truck, which is the only brand capable of meeting the is determined that MAN Truck models no longer meet specified in the LOA, these models must continue to be procured. To ensure the above requirement is met, TACOM will continue to evaluate the capabilities of other brands/models through continuing market research and changing needs of TACOM. Continued efforts in this regard will ensure the Government utilizes the most efficient and economical provider.

The Government will continue to search both the Internet for possible sources of supply in addition to synopsizing any intent to negotiate with a single source for future requirements, thereby keeping industry aware that the Government is aware of no other sources for the required items. Additionally, this justification will be posted to beta.SAM within fourteen (14) days of award for a minimum of thirty (30) days in accordance with FAR Subpart 8.405-6(a)(2)(i).

12. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

In accordance with FAR Subpart 8.405-6(c) and on behalf of the requiring agency, the undersigned client agency Technical Representative hereby certifies that the required items described herein from MAN Truck is the only appropriate equipment that will meet the minimum needs of the Government and the basis for the justification is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further understand that the facts I have presented will be solely relied upon to make the determination to limit competition, and sources for this procurement.

TACOM/SAMD

Contracting Activity:

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL:

The contracting officer has determined that the appropriate actions were taken under this acquisition meet the conditions described in FAR Subpart FAR 8.405-6(b)(1). The information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best