P03 Brand Name Justification Turret Stock Picker.pdf

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FAR 8 – Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ) For

Limiting Sources (<SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C248-25-AP-2905

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Regional Procurement Office (RPO)

East, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 8, San Juan Services and Commodities Team, and the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The transaction number for this request is (672-25-1-537-0005).

2. Description of Action: The VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) is interested in buying a Crown Turret Stockpicker Model TSP-6500 is a turret forklift for the main Warehouse in Carolina, PR. The estimated value of the proposed action is $172,954.00.

The purchase will be against one of these FSS Contracts as these are the only authorized vendors (by the manufacturer):

FSS Contract Number: GS-03F-113DA

Name of Proposed Contractor: Federal Contracts Corp Street Address: 12918 N. Nebraska Ave City, State, Zip: Tampa, Florida 33612 Phone: 813-631-0000

FSS Contract Number: 47QTCA20D009X

Name of Proposed Contractor: Logistics365, Inc.

Street Address: 84640 US Highway 81 City, State, Zip: Norfolk, NE 68707 Phone: 402-347-1020

3. Description of Supplies or Services: The TSP-6500 is a turret forklift. This model can handle a wide range of warehousing challenges, including full pallet handling and case picking over 9,000 items currently at the main Warehouse in Carolina, PR. Lifting to heights of 531ʺ / 44ʹ and with a maximum capacity of 3300 pounds, the 48-volt TSP 6500 is built for very narrow-aisle forklift operation. Investing in this equipment would provide significant operational and financial benefits such as:

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The equipment will allow for optimizing vertical storage space.

Reduce maneuvering time, and accelerate order fullmilment.

By utilizing vertical storage more effectively, eliminate the need for additional storage space, resulting in cost savings.

The TSP-65600 advanced safety features will help minimize risk of accidents

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 FAR 8.405-6. 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: This acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 8 and is justified as a brand name because the required item is peculiar to one manufacturer. The Crown Turret Stockpicker Model TSP-6500 has unique characteristics and specifications that are essential to meet the Government’s minimum needs and are not available from any other source. Alternative producsts will not be compatible with the existing equipment and would require additional purchases, such as charging stations, etc.

Therefore, only the identified Crown Turret Stockpicker Model TSP-6500 can provide satisfy VACHS requirements.

6. BRAND NAME ONLY : This buy is estimated to exceed $25,000 and this documentation will be posted along with the RFQ on e-Buy, as required by FAR 8.405-1(e).

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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.

Edwin R. Correa Contract Specialist San Juan Services & Commodities Team

Baryan Sierra Contracting Officer San Juan Services & Commodities Team