FAR 13 Brand Name Justification El Dorado UTVs CO Signed.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Limited Source/Brand Name Justification

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) – Simplified Acquisitions Solicitation No. 12970224Q0075

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

USDA Forest Service Special Projects Operations Center Southwest

2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.

The El Dorado NF has a requirement for two (2) Polaris Ranger 1000XP NorthStar Edition Utility Task Vehicles (UTV) for the fire crew members. The purchase also includes the trade-in of two used Polaris Sportsman 550xp All Terrain Vehicles (ATV).

3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

The Polaris NorthStar Ranger 1000 Model is the only unit with HVAC modeled to accept accessories from other Polaris Rangers. The El Dorado NF Fire Team transfers over accessories from multiple units and having one uniform model makes repairs and parts more readily available and accessible. These fire teams are trained on these UTVs and only one brand name can satisfy the Government’s need.

4. A description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

Combined research efforts performed by the CO and the COR yielded that Polaris is the sole manufacturer of the Ranger Northstart 1000XP which provides the climate controlled cab for the fire crew along with the capabilitiy of being retrofitted with existing parts and accessories owned by the El Dorado National Forest. Market research was conducted to reveal these UTVs are commerical items, and the best way to fulfill the Government’s need is through a small business set-aside on SAM.gov.

GSA was researched and while they have contracts in place, their prices lists didn’t account for trade-ins credits.

5. Estimated price, including all options, if applicable.

IGCE: $28,604.00 per UTV. 2x UTV Total Price: $57,208.00

6. Recommended source(s).

Glendale Polaris Yamaha California Custom Trailer& Power Sports Lee’s Honda Polaris

Certifications

Supporting data that is the responsibility of technical or requirements personnel and which form the basis for this justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Richard Wilson Assistant Fleet Manage El Dorado NF

The information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine the circumstances described above deem only one source, or limited sources, reasonably available and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated in this document.

Blaine Greenwalt Contracting Officer

RICHARD WILSON Digitally signed by RICHARD WILSON Date: 2024.09.12 12:37:24 -07'00'