BNJ-Polaris-08.07.24_Redacted.pdf
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This document is a Brand Name Justification and Approval for the procurement of two (2) Polaris SP 570 Ranger NorthStar Edition Ghost Gray utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) for the Indian Health Service (IHS), Office of Environmental Health and Engineering (OEHE), Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction (DSFC) in Sioux City, IA and Mobridge, SD.
The justification cites the statutory authority under FAR 11.105(a)(1) that the Polaris brand and model is essential to meet the agency's requirements, as the equipment is compatible with existing Polaris UTV assets, and the Polaris vendors can provide the necessary maintenance, parts, and technical support. The market research concluded that other UTV brands and models do not meet the agency's needs for standard support, configuration, and interoperability. The purchase represents the best value as the agreed-to pricing will be based on competitive quotes from authorized Polaris retailers. The total contract value is $43,084, awarded on August 30, 2024 to The Akana Group Inc.
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BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL
For use with GPA O/T approved items only
Requisition: IHS1491995
1. Organization/Line Office: OEHE
2. Description of Action being approved:
Polaris SP 570 Ranger NorthStar Edition Ghost Gray
3. Description of Product, Supplies or Services required to meet the Agency's needs.
Polaris SP 570 Ranger NorthStar Edition Ghost Gray Please see Polaris Specifications document for full descriptions.
4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.
The Statutory Authority for this action is 11.105(a)(1) The particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government's requirements, and market research indicates other companies' similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency's needs
5. Identification of the Justification Rationale:
The requested Polaris brand equipment allows for continuity and compatibility with existing equipment. The purchase of other brands at this point would result in additional compatibility increased learning curves, increased training. The Polaris SP 570 equipment is being requested to replace current old equipment that has reached its life. Field staff are experienced with Polaris UTV and how the features work. Polaris vendors are within area to provide maintenance,replacement parts and technical support that help minimize down time.
Polaris has delivered impressive performance across diverse terrains.
quality hardware, do not meet the needs of the government in areas of standard support, configuration, interoperability with hardware we currently have, and management.
6. Best Value Determination:
Orders issued under this class limited sources justification represent the best value IHS as the agreed to prices will be based upon competitive quotes received from authorized retailers of the brand in a competitive environment. Therefore the price paid will represent the best value and result in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the needs of IHS.
7. Market Research conducted
In accordance with FAR part 10, Market Research has been conducted for this acquisition. The following techniques was used.
Market research was conducted using historical purchases and contact with knowledgeable staff in the government in the industry.
8. Statement of actions, if any to remove barriers to competition in the future.
None at this time
9. Any other facts supporting justification:
None at time time.
As the technical or requirement personnel, I certify that the evidence of the supporting data that forms the basis of this justification is complete and accurate.
Signature Date
Contracting Officer Signature Date Printed Name
| BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL |
| Polaris SP 570 Ranger NorthStar Edition Ghost Gray |
| 3. Description of Product, Supplies or Services required to meet the Agency's needs. |
| 4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. |
| 5. Identification of the Justification Rationale: |
| 6. Best Value Determination: |
| 7. Market Research conducted |
| 8. Statement of actions, if any to remove barriers to competition in the future. |
| 9. Any other facts supporting justification: |
06/12/2024
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