C14 - Redacted Brand Name or Equal Justification.pdf

MEMORANDUM

Subj: BRAND NAME OR EQUAL JUSTIFICATION TO ACQUIRE UTILITY TRACTOR FOR THE

NSWC PCD

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Brand Name or Equal Justification.”

This is a brand name or equal justification. Contracting activity is the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407- 7001.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This action will award a firm fixed price purchase order, on a brand name or equal basis, to acquire Kubota RTV- X114R to support NSWC PCD. This rugged all- terrain vehicle will be used to transport larger/heavier equipment to remote areas in support of multiple missions at NSWC PCD. Failure to procure will negatively impact multiple projects efforts at NSWC PCD that heavily depend on transportation of heavy equipment and crew. Competition will be limited to those offerors that can provide a Kubota RTV-X1140R-H Utility Vehicle or an equivalent vehicle that meets the salient characteristics provided below.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

The following items are being acquired:

Item Part No. Qty

Camo with Heavy-Duty Tires RTV-X1140R-H 1

Plastic Canopy 77700-VC5043 1

Orange Aftermarket Poly Carb PCWin 1

Vented Windshield

RTV-X-2YR Orange Protection RTV-X-2YR 1

Program

This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures. The Government's minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. This purchase will be funded with fiscal year 2025 Other Procurement Marine Corps (PMC) funding.

4. Salient Characteristics

Brand: Kubota

Part Number: RTV-X1140R

Description: Kubota RTV-X1140R

Engine & Drivetrain:

Engine: 24.8 HP, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel engine Transmission: Kubota's Variable Hydraulic Transmission (VHT-X) with a wide torque band and a two-speed (high and low) range Drive System: True 4WD with a selectable rear differential lock for enhanced traction Steering: Hydrostatic power steering for responsive control

Performance & Chassis:

Top Speed: 25 mph (40 km/h) Ground Clearance: 10.8 inches Suspension: Independent dual A-arm front suspension and Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) Braking: Wet-disc brakes

Versatility & Capacity:

K-vertible Cargo System: Transforms from a high-volume cargo bed to a 4-seat configuration in under a minute Cargo Capacity: 19.1 cu. ft. in two-seat mode and 9.9 cu. ft. in four-seat mode Towing Capacity: 1,300 lbs.

Hydraulic Dump Bed: Standard in both seating configuration

5. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 13.106-1(a).

The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

6. Process for determining “brand name” or “equal”.

(a) To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must:

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by:

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer;

and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(b) The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(c) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an “equal” product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification.

None.

8. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.

The Contracting Officer will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.