JA for Sole source TST UTVs VEH2033 and 203 CO signed.pdf

Single Source United States Department of Agriculture

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) – Simplified Acquisitions

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting office.

US Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, CSA#2

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

Fleet Addition for the Timber Strike Team located on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, GA., but assigned as a Regional Asset. Fleet Addition includes VEH# 2033 and VEH#2034; IOT (In Order To) provide the Timber Strike Team with two Polaris Ranger Crew XP1000 North Star Premium Edition’s UTV’s and two 16-foot Big TEX Trailer’s with mounted 60-inch Chest Boxes for Forest Community across Region 8. UTV’s located on Chattahoochee-Oconee at the Supervisor’s located at 1755 Cleveland Hwy. Gainesville, Ga. 30501. Funding Amount per Vehicle is $35,408.00. The addition of a two new UTV’s which are two 2022 Polaris UTV’s Model #R22RSU99S Stock #PUSFSC2, and Stock #PUSFNSC1. The UTV’s are outfitted with HARD ENCLOSED BODY, BRUSH GUARDS, HIGH

CLEARANCE A-ARMS AND LOCK & RIDE STORAGE BOXES.

3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

There are unusual and specific requirements associated with this type of equipment.

Mission requirements and specifications are set forth by the U.S. Forest Service IOT (IN ORDER TO) to provide a Safe Off-Road Equipment that will be subjected to extreme heat, steep slopes, rocky terrain, swamps, bogs, dusty conditions, forested landscapes, all risk conditions to include but not limited to hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters. In addition, the time of delivery is a critical element for this requirement due to the fire management operations. GMS is the only manufacturer that can fill the order currently because of supply chain shortages and still have the FY21 Price level and that includes modifications to Vehicles for Timber Strike Team as well as features requested by Timber Specialists to help keep Personnel and the vehicle itself; Effective and Safe when it is in remote areas.

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

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest contacted several other vendors to get the Premium North Star Edition enclosed with heating and air. Gainesville Motorsports is the only source to provide the lowest price and to meet the delivery schedule of this acquisition for the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.

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

Procurement of two (2) UTVs is $70,814.90 including Big TEX trailers in the amount of $10,200.00.

6. Recommended source(s).

Gainesville Motorsports (Suzuki of Gainesville Inc.) DUNS: 069207280, located at 2750 Browns Bridge Rd. Gainesville, Ga. 30504 in the North Georgia area. Lastly, two BIG TEX 16-foot Trailers with 60” Chest Boxes installed for transporting UTV’s will be provided by Motors in Motion DUNS: 020523985, located at 2800 Cleveland Hwy. Gainesville, Ga. 30506.

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.

Gregory Queen Fleet Manager

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.

Marian Feist Contracting Officer