Brand_Name_Toro_Groundmaster_Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 55 CONS Purchase Request/ Identification Number:

Project/Program Name: Toro Groundmaster Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required building management office is responsible for all non-mowing maintenance of the grounds. The on-hand equipment has insufficient capabilities to handle the current maintenance mission. USSTRATCOM is looking to acquire a Toro Groundsmaster 360 Quad-Steer and accessories to handle the workload. Coordination with has been accomplished.

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source currently has a Toro Groundsmaster 360 Quad-Steer equipment with accessories for its non-mowing maintenance.

The building management office requests the same kind of equipment, Toro Groundsmaster 360 Quad-Steer, in order to still use the current accessories/attachments in inventory, thus matching existing equipment. These attachments are unique in capabilities/supplies to Toro.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

There are multiple companies that can obtain the equipment based on previous acquisition market research, but the attachments must be Toro brand. The attachments for Toro are proprietary, meaning it is manufactured and sold only for Toro.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source Awards

Future purchases will explore all makes and models to meet the requirement. However the current government equipment is Toro and all peripherals are Toro brand. Until the Government re-procures the entire stock, these purchases are best suited for Toro brand items for maximum interoperability and cost savings.

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

08-Jun-2016

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer Signature of Contracting Officer