C10 - Redacted Brand Name Justification.pdf

MEMORANDUM

Subj: BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION TO PROCURE TRAILER CADDY BRAND MOTORIZED

TRAILERS

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Brand Name Justification.”

This is a brand name justification. Contracting activity is the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This action will award a firm fixed price purchase order, on a brand name basis, to acquire TrailerCaddy brand heavy duty motorized trailers and accessories. The trailers will be used to provide proper material handling of critical Unmanned Systems on shore and aboard US Navy ships. Competition will be limited to authorized distributors and resellers of TrailerCaddy brand products.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs.

Line Qty. Part Number Description

600200-HDCDE 48 VOLT 15k

TrailerCaddy 15k Lift 48V Heavy Duty Steel Frame AC Digital Controller Neutral Throttle Braking Adjustable Acceleration/Braking 15,000 lbs. 10" Hydraulic Pump Lift Kit 48v(4) 150 Amp/hr. Batteries Variable Speed Twist Grip 0-3 mph Forward/ Reverse Battery Discharge Indicator External Charger 18" Solid Tread Steer Tire

2 2 600238-TT Safety stop switch for TrailerCaddy

3 2 600244-01TT Safety Horn for TrailerCaddy

4 2 600237-18WS

Upgrade to higher capacity Heavy Duty 18" single drive tires 7" wide tire

5 2 KPRK-Low Short King Pin Receiver For 6k & 15k

6 2 600249-8AGM 8 Battery Option AGM with Battery Box Frame

2 600100-ABRCDTC1

1 GAL Air release system w/tank

8 2

600100-ABSBOPT

Service Brake Release Opt. UB

9 2 600245 Safety Light Assy.

10 2 Crate L15k Labor and material for custom built large crate to protect unit in shipping

The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total dollar value above micro-purchase levels, but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.00.

4. Identification of the justification rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service. 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Application for brand name description FAR 6.302-1(c).

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) currently has a requirement for the items listed in Paragraph 3 of this document to support various Unmanned Systems. Unmanned Systems, have highly specialized operational, logistics, and maintenance profiles. TrailerCaddy brand products are the only material handling equipment that will meet this requirement for the following reasons. TrailerCaddy series of electric tugs and trailer pullers directly addresses the unique requirements of the Unmanned Systems listed above. Whether deployed in manufacturing facilities, research labs, or military and naval environments, the TrailerCaddy has become an essential support tool for unmanned systems for several key reasons. This requirement will be for additional TrailerCaddy equipment which would augment the existing material handling inventory. By purchasing the same brand of material handling equipment , the Government is able to simplify maintenance procedures (single warranty source for all systems reduces complexity and therefore labor costs in dealing with problems as they arise) and maintain interchangeability / maintainability of the parts and equipment. As such, the Government does not expect significant savings through competition and does expect significant and unacceptable delays that will negatively impact this requirement.

Therefore, it is in the Governments’ best interest to acquire the TrailerCaddy brand.

4. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 13.106-1(b).

The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (such as considering price, special features, administrative costs) to meet the Government’s needs.

5. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

For the reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, TrailerCaddy is the only brand that can meet the Government’s needs. This requirement will be synopsized in the government point of entry sam.gov because it is estimated greater than $25,000.00.

6. Any other facts supporting the justification.

None.

7. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.

As stated in paragraph 4 above, TrailerCaddy is the only brand that can meet this requirement.