Single Source Justification - SIB Cassettes (07 May 25).pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 5 CONS/PKA-C Purchase Request/ Identification Number:

F3C3EC4305AW01

Project/Program Name: SIB Airport Cassette Runway Brushes Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

$185,000.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

26 SIB Airport Cassette Runway Brushes, Part Number 4021593.

Salient characteristics:

- SIB replacement bristles

- each set of bristles to fit 18ft-R28-Split core

- Part # 4021593

- must work with SIB core

- cassettes will be delivered to Minot AFB, ND

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source

The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron (5 CES) requires replacement cassette tracks, also known as brushes, for use on seven brush-style, snow removal vehicles, also known as brooms. Only SIB produces this part, which is essential for compatibility with our existing cassette brush systems. SIB has only one authorized reseller for the U.S. market place. Market research included searching government sites and online;

no alternative sources were identified. Price was confirmed as fair by comparing it to previous purchases by the 5th Contracting Squadron (5 CONS) as well as other Air Force and Army Contracting units.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

A survey of potential vendors was conducted using the Dynamic Small Business Search Tool, in addition to a search in GSA Advantage, the Federal Procurement Data System, Amazon, and a general search of the Internet. This independent analysis of the market revealed only one vendor, Eagle Safe Surfaces Inc., a Colorado corporation doing business under the trade name Eagle & Myslik Inc., who supplies SIB replacement brushes. Additionally, it was confirmed that Eagle & Myslik Inc. is the only authorized distributor for the U.S.

market and only quotes authorized by Eagle & Myslik Inc. or SIB are valid.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source Awards

When future cassettes are required, the Air Force will survey the market for additional distributors. 5 CONS will also explore the possibility of conducting an analysis of replacement part costs and the effect it has on competition in coordination with the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron (5 LRS) and the 441st Vehicle Supply Chain Operations Squadron (441 VSCOS).

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

07-May-2025

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

KERI D. MEIS, Civ, DAF

Signature of Contracting Officer