LSJ BOBCAT TMK_Redacted.pdf

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FAR 8 – Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ) For

Limiting Sources (<SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: Planning UID: VA-23-00078917

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Providence VA Medical Center 830

Chalkstone Ave, Providence RI 02908

2. Description of Action: Bobcat/ Toolcat

Name of Proposed Contractor:

3. Description of Supplies or Services: Bobcat/Toolcat

The estimated value of the proposed action is

The equipment to be purchased is a Bobcat brand Toolcat UW56, construction machine, it is a multi-role tool that can be used for digging, material handling, loading, grading, sweeping, transporting landscape materials and snowplowing on PVAMC campus. Its use can be further expanded with different attachments.

This piece of equipment is exclusive to the Bobcat brand of construction equipment.

The Government currently has an older ToolCat in our inventory, which the attachments would be able to be used on this new Bobcat/Toolcat as well; snowplow, sweeper broom, a construction material bucket and pallet forks. All these attachments would readily interchange with the new ToolCat.

This request includes the deluxe road package, that consists of headlights, turn signal, a backup alarm, sideview mirror, rear view mirror and a rear-view camera. This package must be purchased to safely navigate the roadways around the campus with other vehicles and this vehicle will be operated day, and night, and in inclement weather situations so this package will make it more visible to other vehicles and people. This safety package is mandatory.

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4. Authority:

Order Against FSS: Authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program, Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 USC 251, et seq.); Title 40 USC 501, Services for Executive Agencies; and Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2002 (PL 107-107) and implemented by. Mark the applicable exception:

An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A);

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;

(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B));

In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order and the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order was not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures (FAR 8.405- 6(a)(1)(i)(C)); or

Items peculiar to one manufacturer. An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer). A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer (FAR 8.405-6(b)).

5. Rationale/explanation to support cited authority

The Toolcat style of construction equipment is unique to the Bobcat Brand. It is a one-of-a-kind piece of construction equipment that can do a variety of jobs depending on the attachments being used.

The compact size of the machine allows it to be effective in smaller construction sites and its versatility makes it an ideal platform from which to support aspects of both the grounds and building maintenance service. At this time, no other construction equipment manufacturer will meet the Governments need.

Bobcat is the sole manufacture of this piece of construction equipment, and we must have the Bobcat brand to maintain interchangeability with currently owned attachments. The proposed purchase will allow us to improve our efficiency

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6. BRAND NAME ONLY

It must be Bobcat brand only to retain redundancy with the attachments already procured at PVMC.

7. Note that this determination satisfies the requirements of FAR 8.405-6. The requirement to prepare a written justification IAW FAR 6.303 does not apply to Federal Supply Schedules.

maintaining the campus grounds and supporting other building maintenance needs by being able to multi-task and interchange attachments between the Bobcat/ToolCat as needed.