CE Brand Name Justification - Bobcats_Redacted.pdf
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- Eielson Bobcat Tool-cats Federal contract opportunity
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- FA500422Q0025
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This single source justification document outlines the need for ten Bobcat Toolcats to support snow removal operations at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. The Toolcats must be compatible with Bobcat attachments currently owned by the 354th Civil Engineering Squadron such as snow blowers, buckets, and blades. They require a minimum operating weight of 5,600 pounds and the ability to haul 2,000 pounds and tow 4,000 pounds. No comparable equipment exists that meets the required specifications. The justification was posted to allow any interested parties to provide information on alternative options. The contracting officer determined only a single source was reasonably available. The related federal contract opportunity is a solicitation from the Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces for the Toolcats and attachments to fulfill the requirement at Eielson Air Force Base.
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| Amendment 2 - Attachment 2 Quantites of Toolcats and Attachments.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Amendment 2 RFQ FA500422Q0025 Bobcat Toolcats.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 - Bobcat Specifications.pdf | ||
| Amendment 1 - RFQ FA500422Q0025 Bobcat Toolcats.pdf | ||
| RFQ CES Bobcat Tool-cats.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Quantities of Tool-cats and Attachments.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 1 - Clauses and Provisions.pdf |
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Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)
Page 1 of 2Updated: 9 Jun 16
Section A: General Contract Information
Contracting Activity: 354th Contracting Squadron, Eielson AFB, Alaska
Project/Program Name: Bobcat Toolcats
Purchase Request/Identification Number: F1U3C12088AW01
Estimated Contract Cost (including Options):
Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required
The 354th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) is currently in need of 10 Bobcat Toolcats in support of base snow removal. The Bobcat Toolcats must be able to operate the following Bobcat attachments. Snow blowers, angles, brooms, augers, snow blades, and rotary cutters. The Toolcats must include all-wheel steering to get in and around airfield signs with lighting for snow clearing. The Bobcat Toolcat must also have the ability to haul up to 2000 lbs of payload and tow up to 4000 lbs with at least 60 HP. In addition to having an operating weight of at least 5600 lbs with a machine-rated capacity of 2200 lbs and a cargo box bed that has a load capacity of 2000 lbs. Furthermore, the Bobcat Tool cat must also come with a Hydraulic system with an auxiliary standard flow of 18.8 gal/min, auxiliary pressure of 3000 psi, and an auxiliary high flow of 27.9 gal/min. The last requirement is that the product must have a ground clearance of 8 inches and feature an enclosed operator cab.
Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name
As of May 2022, 354 CES has on hand worth of Bobcat attachments that are unique to Bobcat equipment and vehicles. Of these attachments they have; 12 Snowblowers, 6 Buckets, 5 Snow Blades, 4 Forks, 1 Auger, and 1 Brush Cutter.
There are no other manufacturers who provide utility vehicles that are compatible with the Bobcat attachments currently maintained by 354 CES. In addition to the current attachments that CES possesses the Bobcat Toolcat is a unique piece of equipment that the current marketplace has no equal or comparable item for. Due to the demands of 354 CES, this equipment must possess certain weight and hauling figures. It must have a minimum operating weight of 5600 lbs and be capable of hauling 2000 lbs along with the towing capacity of 4000lbs. These strict and necessary figures are unique to only the Bobcat Toolcat. Until another manufacturer produces equipment capable of fulfilling similar work performance and hauling requirements, the Bobcat Toolcat will exist as a wholly unique, therefore Brand Name item.
Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition
The 354th Contracting Squadron conducted a Dynamic Small Business Search and found 22 small businesses under NAICS code 336999.
Six local vendors were contacted via email with only two positive responses. It was later discovered that these two businesses were not Bobcat authorized dealers. As such, a search of Bobcat authorized dealers revealed that there are three small businesses in the state of Alaska that can provide these Toolcats. 1). Craig Taylor Equipment Co., 2) Bobcat of Juneau, LLC., and 3) Bobcat of Ketchikan.
Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards
The 354th Contracting Squadron has taken steps in an effort to dissolve this Brand Name by looking for comparable equipment to the Bobcat Toolcat however no alternative equipment has been identified. This justification will be posted to SAM.gov to allow for any interested parties to provide information on alternative equipment options for the Government's consideration.
Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)
Page 2 of 2Updated: 9 Jun 16
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
04-May-2022
Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer
Alfred Barrie/GS13
Signature of Contracting Officer
Date
03-Jun-2022
Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Chief, Contracting Office
Lt. Colonel Charles J. Deignan
Signature of Chief, Contracting Office
BARRIE.ALFRED.N.II.10125806
Digitally signed by
BARRIE.ALFRED.N.II.1012580696
Date: 2022.06.02 14:28:53 -08'00'
DEIGNAN.CHARLES.J.1257000
Digitally signed by
DEIGNAN.CHARLES.J.1257000016
Date: 2022.06.03 15:52:06 -08'00'
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