Justification_Redacted.pdf

Control #: MVK-2020-0036

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

JOHN DEERE EQUIPMENT FOR THE GREENWOOD

AREA OFFICE

1. Contracting Agency:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District Contracting Office, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183-3435.

2. Description of Action:

This requirement is being procured under FAR 8 utilizing GSA Contract GS30F0013U with John Deere. PRAC number W807PM02273226, in amount of $460,049.71, was certified on 20 August 2020.

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

The Greenwood Area Office is in need of a John Deere excavator (210GLC FT4 2) and a John Deere motor grader (672G) in support of ongoing maintenance services supported by the Greenwood Area Office.

4. Authority Cited:

Authority permitting the purchase under limited sources is FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(b):

Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized.

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

John Deere is the only manufacture of John Deere equipment and the recommended models have the specifications and features necessary to perform as required for the ongoing mission of the Greenwood Area Office. The current equipment inventory is composed of all John Deere brands and the maintenance staff have maintenance and repair knowledge of the John Deere brand of equipment. The maintenance and parts inventory, repair equipment, and tools in the maintenance shop are all John Deere specific and only for John Deere manufactured equipment. The staff does not have the knowledge, training, or expertise to maintain and repair other brands of heavy equipment. Is vital to the mission of the Greenwood Area Office that they have equipment they are capable of repairing and maintaining immediately upon the occurrence of any malfunction or mechanical issues that may arise during operation of this equipment. John Deere is the only GSA vendor capable of providing this John Deere equipment.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition:

After reaching out to our equipment BPA holders, it was determined there was a possibility this procurement could be successfully competed and awarded utilizing this BPA. A Request for Quote was sent to the BPA holders on 01 September.

replied advising they cannot provide John Deere equipment. replied advising he recommends we purchase using the GSA account and the only way he could purchase the equipment for us would be to gain permission to purchase it utilizing the GSA schedule himself. We are not authorized to provide this permission. advised while they potentially could find a private dealer to purchase the equipment from, for resale to the Government, they are certain the cost would be greatly inflated and unreasonable for Government purchase as it would not be eligible for the terms existing under GSA contract GS30F0013U. As of this time, was unable to locate to dealer to supply the equipment. Per John Deere, Inc., they do not provide equipment to third party resellers.

7. Actions to Increase Competition:

No further action was taken.

8. Market Research:

Market Research determined that this equipment is only available through the GSA E-buy program under GSA contract GS30F0013U. This product is not available through any other GSA contract holders nor will John Deere provide this equipment to third party resellers.

9. Interested Sources:

John Deere, Inc.

10. Other Facts:

There are no other facts.

11. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name:

Title: Facility Operation Specialist Signature:

12. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this requirement is fair and reasonable based on the Government’s estimate and pricing established under GSA contract GS30F0013U.

Name: Robin L. Green Title: Contracting Officer Signature

13. Legal Sufficiency: The justification and authorization for the sole source procurement of John Deere equipment under GSA contract GS30F0013U pursuant to the authority of FAR FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(b) has been determined legally sufficient.

Office of Counsel

APPROVAL

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the sole source justification for purchase of John Deere equipment for the Greenwood area office as authorized, utilizing GSA contract GS30F0013U by FAR FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(b). Funds are available under

PR&C W807PM02273226.

Name: Robin L. Green Title: Contracting Officer Signature: