Brand_Name_Justification_HD_Side_Cars_Redacted.pdf

Single Source/Brand Name Justification United States Department of Interior

FAR 6.303-2 – Justification and Approval For Other Than Full and Open Competition over $250,000

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting office.

National Park Service National Capital Area MABO 1100 Ohio Drive, SW Washington, DC 20024

2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.

The United States Park Police (USPP) is seeking a solution for the purchase, application, and delivery of six (6) Harley-Davidson sidecar chassis and six (6) Harley-Davidson sidecar tubs on six (6) Government owned Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Police motorcycles. Contractor shall deliver all six (6) Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Police motorcycles and sidecars fully assembled as single systems to the Government.

The supplies and services under this acquisition are the purchase and delivery of six (6) Harley- Davidson sidecar chassis and six (6) Harley-Davidson sidecar tubs. The assembly and installation of six (6) Harley-Davidson sidecar chassis and sidecar passenger tubs on six (6) Government owned Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Police motorcycles. The current value of the USPP Harley Davidson Motorcycle fleet with sidecar valued at approximately $750,000.

3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. These supplies are deemed available only from the original source for the reasons stated below in paragraph three.

FAR 13.501 (a)(1)(i) – Conduct sole source justifications as defined in 2.101 (including brand name) under this subpart only if the need to do so is justified in writing and approved at levels specified in paragraphs (a)(2) of this section. FAR 13.501 (a)(2)(i) – for proposed contract exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, but not exceeding $750,000, the contracting officer’s certification that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the contracting officer’s knowledge and belief will serve as approval. In addition, per agency policy (DOI- AAAP-0075), this Justification and Approval will be

Currently the U.S. Park Police has a Police Motorcycle fleet of sixty-five (65) Harley Davidson Electra Glide Police Motorcycles and thirty-three (33) Harley Davidson sidecars. Per, Harley Davidson only Harley Davidson Motorcycles are safely compatible with Harley Davidson sidecars. Aftermarket modifications to make Harley Davidson sidecars completable with other

OEM motorcycles are not advised by the OEM. Aftermarket modifications may be available but will void any warranty and put the motorcycle rider at extreme risk of catastrophic motorcycle sidecar failure. Catastrophic motorcycle sidecar failure is defined as the sidecar separating from the motorcycle while in operation. If this were to happen it will result in the severe injury or even death of the rider and possibly members of the public. The six (6) Harley Davidson sidecars purchased under this acquisition will all be replacements and must compatible with all sixty-five (65) Harley Davidson Electra Glide Police motorcycles. The six (6) Harley Davidson sidecars in this acquisition will be interchanged with existing 2017 model year or greater Harley Davidson Electra Glide Police motorcycles currently in operation. Selecting other than Harley Davidson sidecars will result in non-compatibility of the sidecar to the motorcycle.

Previous acquisitions of this same type were made in 2017 and 2018. The PO#s are listed below and were submitted with the market research.

2017 PO - P17PX01298

2018 PO - P21189P0001

4. A description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

Market Research was conducted by the United States Park Police (USPP) Motorcycle Unit, who found that while many manufactures build equivalent motorcycles, no other manufacturer offered sidecars designed for law enforcement that would be completable with the USPP’s new and existing Harley- Davidson motorcycle fleet. Since the ability to safely operate this equipment is imperative and in the best interest of the Government, the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Police motorcycle with sidecar tubs and chassis is the only option. Market research conducted by the USPP Motorcycle Unit also revealed that only Harley-Davidson dealerships sell new Harley-Davidson motorcycle and sidecars.

The USPP currently has two (2) Harley Davidson trained motorcycle technicians that support the USPP Motorcycle unit’s maintenance activities. Each technician performs one-hundred service

(100) hours a month maintain the existing USPP Harley Davidson Motorcycle Fleet while balancing their law enforcement duties. Selecting other than Harley Davidson Motorcycles and sidecars will force the USPP Motorcycle technicians to be sent to additional training courses to become certified on foreign branded motorcycles. This will result in an increased cost to the Government and downtime for Harley Davidson motorcycles assigned to the USPP Motorcycle Unit.

The Motorcycle Unit is a 365-day operation that is responsible for critical local and national security issues. These duties involve actively regulating traffic commuter routes and motorcade support for the President and other U.S. officials as well as foreign dignitaries. To accomplish these missions, the U.S. Park Police utilizes Harley Davidson motorcycles, which are American made and the same type of Motorcycle in use with the United States Secret Service. Escorting the President and other U.S. officials in and around the Washington, DC metropolitan area on a foreign made and/or other than Harley Davidson motorcycles will not provide a positive image to the American public.