C14 - Redacted Brand Name Justification.pdf

MEMORANDUM

Subj: BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION TO ACQUIRE 2018 HYSTER E55XN

ELECTRIC FORKLIFT - RECONDITIONED

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Limited Source 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 contract to authorized sellers of the item listed in section 3 of this document, on a brand name specific basis.

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

The contract effort is to acquire the following:

NOTE: DELIVERY TIME IS A PRIORITY! MUST BE DELIVERED ARO 14 DAYS OR LESS.

Other priorities are highlighted below.

OTHER SPECS & REQUIREMENTS:

Line QTY Part Number Description

1 1 E55XN HYSTER-RECONDITIONED -2018 MODEL E55XN ELECTRIC FORKLIFT

REQUIREMENTS

1 Model Year 2018 2 Operating

Hours <2000

3 Capacity 5,500 @ 24” LOAD CENTER

4 MAST 83”/189”

5 Attachments Side Shifting Integral 6 Wheels & Tires Solid Cushion Warehouse 7 Operator

Compartment Vinyl Suspension Seat

8 Maintenance Constantly Maintained by Certified Hyster Service Providers 9 Reconditioning • All Operations / Systems Checked •200 Point Inspection

Performed

• Full PM Service • Safety features tested and replaced as needed

• NEW BATTERY

10 Warranty Minimum Hyster 30-day SILVER WARRANTY ON ALL

COMPONENTS

11 Lead Time < 14 Days DELIVERY TO NSWCPCD NLT 31 MAR 2026 12 Forks 42 INCH LONG

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. The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements.

4. Identification of the justification rationale (see FAR 6.302-1) 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) - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, FAR 6.302-1.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) has a requirement to purchase a HYSTER E55XN ELECTRIC Forklift. A suitably maintained Reconditioned Model is acceptable and far more cost effective. A New Hyster E55XN is considerably more expensive, with a lead time of a year or more.

The 2018 HYSTER E55XN Model is typically commercially available as a Reconditioned Model and can be delivered quickly. Using a different forklift would jeopardize continuity of operations as it would not match the model being used on the delivery end of mission and testing. Lesser models would increase the risk of damage to government owned property.

Operational Hours of less than 2000 is required to ensure security and continual operations under rapid prototyping conditions.

Reconditioned Model must meet vigorous maintenance and use specifications listed in Section 3 above.

5. 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 (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

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

FAR 8.404{a) does not require a synopsis for an order against a GSA schedule. Use of a non- DoD contract will facilitate contract award through the use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) to meet stringent U.S. Navy scheduling requirements.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification.

Equipment needs to match what our Contractors are using to ensure seamless integration and reduce unnecessary extra training and certification.

8. 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, only a HYSTER E55XN would meet the current requirement.