Determination_to_solicit_for_a_Brand_Name_under_SAT__FAR_13_(redacted).pdf

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WBR 1413.106-1 Template 1

(11/2020)

DETERMINATION TO SOLICIT FOR A BRAND NAME

Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).

Pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii), when a single source is identified to provide a portion of the purchase as a Brand-Name, the documentation in paragraph 3 must state that this determination is only for a portion of the requirement.

1. Agency and Contracting Activity.

U.S. Department of the Interior

Bureau of Reclamation

Acquisition – Supply & Services

2800 Cottage Way, Room E-1815

Sacramento, CA 95825

2. Name and Address of Brand Name.

Bobcat 250 E. Beaton Dr.

West Fargo, ND 58078

3. Description of Supplies/Services and Estimated Cost. Friant dam requires the purchase of

Bobcat equipment and attachments to ensure the required maintenance activities are completed without interruption. The estimated purchase amount for a Bobcat T76 T4 track loader, a 74” heavy duty bucket, a Brushcat rotary cutter and a standard bolt on tooth kit is expected to cost $90,000.00. A firm fixed priced purchase order will be drafted to execute the order.

4. Description of Circumstances, including why only one brand name is reasonably available IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii).

The brand name Bobcat is essential to the government’s requirement due to current on-site inventory of Bobcat attachments at Friant Dam. There are 4 existing Bobcat attachments (60-inch Brushcat mower, 66-inch bucket, 60-inch mower, and 80-inch dozer) which are only compatible with Bobcat tractor connections. If Bobcat brand is not selected this would add unnecessary costs for the purchase of new compatible attachments.

5. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Price IAW FAR 13.106-3(a)(1). The determination of a fair and reasonable price for the Bobcat T76 track loader, its attachments, and freight will be made through competitive pricing FAR 13.106-3(a)(1).

6. Description of Market Research. The program office provided a list of three Bobcat vendors in the local area, and additional research was made using GSA Advantage and the SAM.gov award notice search. GSA Advantage provided a list of multiple vendors that sell track loaders; however, it only provided a single source that provides the brand name

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WBR 1413.106-1 Template 1

(11/2020) required by the program office. the SAM.gov award notice search generated an additional vendor. Both the vendors identified are considered a small business, thus would qualify for a small business set aside.

SIGNATURES

PREPARED BY:

Name: Fausto Pavia

Date: 2/8/2022

CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO) (FAR 13.106-1(b)):(All Values)

Name: Joe Molina

Date: 2/8/2022

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