FA452826QPKP4 Brand Name Justification.pdf

This is a Department of the Air Force Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition document for a limited source acquisition.

AF Global Strike Command's 5th Contracting Squadron seeks to acquire Bobcat Toolcat UW56 Utility Work Machines and attachments on a limited source basis for the 91st Missile Wing (91 MW). The requirement encompasses one unit with an option to purchase up to six additional units. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority, asserting that only one responsible source exists and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The rationale emphasizes that 91 MW currently operates and maintains various Bobcat equipment with significant spare parts inventory; introducing alternate brands would necessitate specialized adapters and compromise interoperability and standardization objectives. The Contracting Officer is responsible for determining fair and reasonable pricing in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.4. To encourage competition, the requirement will be posted on SAM.gov, and the agency commits to surveying the market for other compatible brands as inventory is depleted or replaced, with the possibility of utilizing alternative brands in the future. No additional supporting facts were provided, and no other facts section was designated in the justification.