KO Determination_Brand_Telehandler.pdf

CEERD-CT-V

ERDC-20-2051 19 August

Contracting Officer Determination Brand Name Bobcat

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Contracting Office (ECO) intends to make contract award pursuant to the authority of FAR 13.106, Soliciting Competition, Evaluation of Quotations or Offers, Award and Documentation, for the purposes of providing written consent and approval to award Brand Name Bobcat V519 Telehandler.

The Environmental Laboratory (EL) has a requirement to procure a Bobcat V519 Telehandler to replace an existing Bobcat that is no longer serviceable. The telehandler is used in the EL to move large tanks, mounted filter skids, and move equipment and supplies around the facility.

The telehandler is required to safely move large items that are used for ongoing research in the

EL.

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a single source (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g. urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

The telehandler must be manufactured by Bobcat due to the ERDC currently owning attachments that are designed for the Bobcat V519 and ERDC has a trained technician onsite that can service Bobcat equipment. The Bobcat telehandler is patented and manufactured by Bobcat and only authorized Bobcat resellers are able to provide this equipment.

Based on the above and in accordance with FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i), it is hereby determined that Brand Name Bobcat products are the only products compatible with existing USACE equipment, therefore in the best interest of the Government to procure Brand Name Bobcat products.

Contracting Officer