Brand Name Justification - 2 August 2024.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 60th Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron - Order Picker Forklift

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron (60 LRS) has a requirement to purchase two wire-guided order picker forklifts that shall be provided and installed. The order picker system shall consist of the following components: a) two forklifts; b) Wire-guidance system; c) Battery system; d) two gray picking carts; e) Conduit, wiring, mechanical fasteners and all other items required to install an operational truck system.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(i) the order pickers and wire guidance system provided shall be manufactured by Raymond Corporation or Toyota to ensure compatibility with the existing ten (10) Raymond order pickers and two (2) Raymond battery charging systems with specs of 6.25KHz, 225 ma p-p throughout building 549. Due to the potential cost of re-procuring and reinstalling an entirely new system, it would be in the Governments best interest to award this requirement Brand Name Only to Small Business contractors that are able to provide the Raymond or Toyota Order Pickers IAW the Statement of Work.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Further market research revealed brand name product availability for the Toyota and Raymond brands so a new solicitation will be posted to expand the vendor pool who can provide these exact product specifications.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

It is in the government's best interest to always ensure Travis AFB maintains Toyota or Raymond brand order pickers to ensure overall operational integrity of supply management systems.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

02-Aug-2024

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

MARCUS THOMAS

Signature of Contracting Officer

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) April 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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