Sole Brand Solicitation.docx

(Draft) Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition Western Area Power Administration FAR 13.5, Simplified Acquisitions - Test Program for Certain Commercial Items

(Purchase Request 92571)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

Western Area Power Administration, Western Colorado Maintenance Office, 1800 S Rio Grande Avenue, Montrose, CO 81401.

2. The nature and/or description of the action being approved.

Removal and complete replacement of telescoping/articulated type insulated JIB boom on Bronto Bucket Truck. The proposed contract will be a negotiated brand name fixed-price contract.

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

The Western Colorado Maintenance Office uses a Bronto Bucket Truck for maintaining and repairing high voltage transmission lines. The JIB boom is certified for working voltages up to 345kV. The work will involve the removal and complete replacement of the manufacturer’s JIB boom assembly to include rewiring the engine compartment, travel and labor for a Bronto technician to assist in final assembly, and truck delivery for dielectric testing.

4. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

Section 4202 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996. Citations: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1) or 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (1).

5. A statement demonstrating the unique qualifications of the proposed contractor or the nature of the action requiring the use of the authority.

The boom must be purchased by Bronto in Finland. Only Bronto factory service centers will be authorized to install the boom section using factory specifications and trained experienced employees that have worked on Bronto booms, and if needed, has access to any necessary proprietary information.