DF Below SAT - Brand_Name_Bobcat_Toolcat - CO Signed_Redacted.pdf

This is a Determination & Findings (D&F) document justifying a sole source procurement for the Air Force/673 Contracting Squadron/PKC.

The document authorizes a single source acquisition for Bobcat Toolcat Brand Name equipment under RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii), which permits brand name justifications when the particular brand is essential to government requirements and market research indicates that similar products cannot meet agency needs or be modified to do so. The 673 Logistics Readiness Squadron uses the Bobcat Toolcat utility work machine extensively for snow removal across 11 parking lots during winter operations and for ground maintenance and asset movement during summer months. The equipment's attachment system is proprietary and compatible only with existing Bobcat attachments already in the 673 LRS fleet. The existing Toolcat fleet provides a standardized platform with established training programs, common operating procedures, and qualified personnel. Maintenance support, tools, parts, and technical expertise are already aligned with the existing Toolcat inventory. Market research confirms that alternative manufacturers' equipment cannot utilize the currently owned attachments, and switching to a different brand would duplicate costs and create readiness risks. The document determines that the proposed sole source action is justified under the applicable regulation and was signed by Contracting Officer BRENDON D YELLOTT, SrA, USAF on September 10, 2026.