Gyratory Compactor Brand Name LSJ-signed.pdf

LIMITED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION (Brand Name) For purchases below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

Procurement Request Number HFLWSI230082PR

1. Contracting activity/agency

U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD).

2. Description of the supplies and/or services required to meet agency needs

FHWA-WFLHD requires a PINE AFG2 Superpave Gyratory Compactor to replace aging existing equipment. The estimated value of this acquisition is approximately $45,000.00.

3. Rationale

The Pine AFG2 series of Superpave Gyratory Compactors are “backwards compatible” with the WFL laboratories existing specimen fabrication hardware and peripherals for calibration already in use within the laboratory.

The design and configuration of the existing specimen molds is unique to the PINE

AFG series of compactor and would preclude their usage in other devices.

The configuration and method of use for existing calibration equipment is not suitable to all other brands and or manufacturers of Superpave gyratory compactors.

4. Authority

FAR 13.106-1(b)(i) – The contracting officer has determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name, or industrial mobilization).

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

Technical/Requirements Certification

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. Additionally, I certify that the above information and the technical evidence supporting this justification are complete and accurate.

Eric Wilson, Materials Engineering Technician

Contracting Officer Certification

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and represents the best value and lowest overall cost alternative to meet the Government's needs. Since this effort does not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, this certification serves as approval.

Douglas Taylor, Contracting Officer