Justification for Other Than Full and Open Comp.pdf

August 2020

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) FAR 13.106-1(b)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. Do not use marketing language in this document. Language such as “This company has made its mark,” “This company is recognized as industry’s best,” and “This company is the leader in…” is unacceptable.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION

NUMBER

20160PR230000089

PROJECT/TASK NUMBER

UCGII09LSA/23TCFAC

ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Over Micro- Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT)

32259.51

IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING OFFICE, AND SPECIFIC IDENTIFICATION OF THE DOCUMENT AS A “JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.” PLEASE CITE THE

AUTHORITY AND TYPE OF JUSTIFICATION.

Brand Name Justification

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE.

Robotic mower system including installation, 2 year warranty, and 2 years of consumables for 2 robotic mowing units. Will be used to supplement personnel in the grounds maintenance onboard the air station. This purchase will eliminate the need to hire commercial contractor to perform lawn maintenance during this time of unprecedented personnel shortages.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED. Husqvarna Brand Robotics mower system does not require subsurface boundary wire to be installed, is completely GPS guided, has the highest acre per unit coverage at lowest cost per unit. System has 4g connection & software updates included for life, no recurring subscription fees, mower blades & mounts compatible with both units, reducing consumables needed. After careful consideration & evaluation of various mowing systems, we have concluded that this particular mowing system is the optimal choice to effectively & efficiently meet our specific project requirements

A DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT QUOTATIONS OR OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY

POTENTIAL SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE (INCLUDE YOUR MARKET RESEARCH EFFORTS HERE).

Our extensive market research has revealed that only two vendors, Husqvarna Brand Robotics and Echo Robotics, currently possess the advanced technological capabilities required to efficiently and effectively mow large acreage lots. Quotes were received from both manufacturers. Echo Robotics requires buried boundary wire which prevents installation in the desired areas due to the already installed subsurface wiring for underground sprinklers. Echo doesn’t offer size appropriate additional models to tailor the system to acres requirement.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES.

Husqvarna Brand Robotics do not require disruption of work area for installation of buried wire for guidance and allows reprograming work zones if future needs change, product line contains mowers of various capacity to optimize robotics efficiency, cellular 4g service include at no charge for life to perform troubleshooting and software updates.

EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

Based on market research there are only two vendors in this market share Husqvarna Brand Robotics and Echo Robotics, we did not have options to solicit quotes from additional vendors. Therefore, we obtained quotes directly from both manufactures.

PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY

BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Currently, no action has been taken.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER

Kenny McFarland, GS

CODE

TELEPHONE

NUMBER

231-922-8298

DATE

05/03/2023

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

CODE TELEPHONE

NUMBER

DATE