Amend 001 Attch 1 Brand Name JA Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? D Yes

Contracting Activity: 92d Contracting Squadron/PKA, Fairchild AFB WA 99011

Project/Program Name: Brand Name Raymond Order Picker Forklifts

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The 92d Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) requires two (2) new Raymond 5500 series, model #5500-OCP3OTT Order

Picker Forklift Truck /Toyota Model #8BPU15 8-Series Order Picker Truck and cage with 24-volt battery and charger and single-point watering systems.

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

The 92 LRS, as the mission partner (MP), has a requirement for two (2) brand name Raymond 5500-OCP3OTT Order Picker Truck or Toyota 8BPU15 8-Series Order Picker Truck as its specific salient characteristics exclusively allow it to function within the MP's established Major Material Handling Equipment (MHE) infrastructure. Historically, the MP has acquired Raymond products for all its major MHE. Presently, all the MP's watering stations and charging stations are

Raymond Corporation products, making it possible to water and charge MHE equipment interchangeably without the need to purchase additional watering and charging machines at the MHE stations. Purchasing two Raymond order picker forklift trucks for this requirement will allow the MP to maintain the interoperability of their current system of standardized Raymond MHE equipment. Additionally, familiarity with standardized Raymond MHEs reduces employee training time and cost and makes it easier to operate equipment. The complete Raymond system also reduces the risk of service interruption as it allows for a streamlined source of service and supply of parts when necessary. Toyota offers the same caliber forklift which will be interoperable/interchangeable with the Raymond Brand Name forklifts if purhased IAW the salient characteristics. Based on the conditions outlined above, it is in the best interest of the government to pursue this requirement as a brand name as this will reduce the overall operating cost incurred by the government, improve efficiency across operations in the MP's facilities, and ensure interoperability of equipment at charging and watering stations.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

This requirement is determined to be a commercial product as it meets the definition in FAR 2.101(b) and market research revealed that there are numerous companies in the warehouse equipment industry that retail Raymond and

Toyota products. A previous solicitation was posted in FY24 for Raymond forklifts (FA462024QA306) that resulted in fourteen (14) small businesses submitting a quote. Based on market research findings, this acquisition will be competed as a 100% small business set aside and competed between qualified vendors that provide these specific brand names. Since there are multiple vendors and there is an expectation that two or more will provide a competitive quote, price fair and reasonable will also be determined through competition IAW FAR 13.106-3(a)(l).

We have proposed the unit using maximum Federal Government discount allowable in accordance with current DLA

Troop Support Heavy Equipment Procurement Program (HEPP) Contract #SPEBEC-20-D-0058 discount, however, the

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HEPP commercial contract in place for Raymond order pickers is expired.

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

While major MHE requirements at the 92 LRS are currently restricted to brand name Raymond/Toyota products, the

92d contracting squadron will continue to reach out to the mission partner for information prior to major MHE awards.

If any changes occur in terms of 92d LRS' current Raymond/Toyota standardized MHE system, the 92 CONS will make every effort to expand competition beyond a Raymond/Toyota brand name restriction.

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 Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

09-Jul-2025 Brian M. Fernandez

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