Limited Competition Justification - Crane Repairs and Maintenance.pdf

This is a Justification Review Document from the National Guard Bureau for a sole source procurement of crane repairs and maintenance services. The contracting activity seeks to procure crane repair and maintenance services for Dearborn Crane Unit No. 72780-01 on a firm fixed-price basis using O&M Army funds. The requirement includes repair or replacement of defective crane components and development of an Annual Preventive Maintenance Plan to ensure continued safe, reliable, and operational performance throughout the contract period.

The justification supports award to Dearborn Crane and Engineering Company as the sole source, citing that only this contractor possesses the manufacturer-specific training, technical expertise, proprietary diagnostic tools, and access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts necessary to properly inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and certify the crane for safe operation. The authority cited is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), which permits sole source procurement when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. Early in 2026, the Requiring Activity conducted market research reaching out to Dearborn to verify that only Dearborn-certified mechanics can complete the required repairs and maintenance, supporting the sole source determination. The document is dated September 23, 2025, and the contracting officer has certified that the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable and that the justification is accurate and complete.