P03- Single Source Justification MPT to SAT_John Deere X738 Tractors.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C242-23-AP-1889

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office 02, located at 2875 Union Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 in support of VISN 02, WNY VA Health Care

System at 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215.

PR # 528-23-3-4087-0034

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

The VAWNYHS Buffalo/Batavia Grounds requires a brand name procurement of two (2) John Deere X738 Tractors as additional equipment for the Buffalo and Batavia locations. The proposed John Deere Loaders shall be capable of performing multi seasonal work, specifically; salt spreading and de-icing application, snow removal, and grass cutting.

The estimated value of the proposed action is:

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Buffalo VA Campus and the Batavia VA Campus currently each have one

(1) John Deere X738 tractor with multiple attachments and is seeking the same make and model machines to be compatible with existing attachments. The proposed John Deere X738 tractors must be able to integrate with Buffalo/Batavia facility owned John Deere X738 tractors angle plow attachment, snow blower and salt spreader attachments. These equipment additions will allow both sites to be more efficient providing a safe facility for all veterans, visitors, and employees. Brand Name is important as the facility already owns non quick attach pieces and accessories for this brand of tractor. Failure to acquire this brand will result in more facility cost, as new attachments and accessories will need to be purchased. A local distributor would also be preferred to decrease the lead time on these additional tractors.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

Contract Specialist performed a search of Vetbiz.gov utilizing NAICS Code 333112(Lawn and Garden

Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing) and keywords “John Deere” which yielded one (1) potential SDVOSB/ VOSB Vendor.

Contract Specialist conducted search on SBA DSBS using NAICS Code 333112 (Lawn and Garden

Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing) and keywords “John Deere” which yielded six (6) potential small business vendors.

Contract Specialist performed a search of GSA Advantage using keywords “X738 Tractor” which yielded one (1) result from the OEM, Deere & Company (Large).

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

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Contract Specialist performed a search of FPDS utilizing NAICS Code 333112 (Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing) keywords “John Deere Tractor” which yielded three (3) potential vendors.

Contract Specialist contacted Deere & Company to verify pricing of items on the current GSA schedule. It was discovered that Deere and Company is in the process of updating GSA Advantage pricelist and the X738 is not on the current schedule and will be sold as Open Market. However, Deere & Company has offered to extend the GSA pricing with a discount of 25% off the list price.

Contract Specialist posted a Notice of Intent to Limit Sources to Brand Name Only John Deere Tractors for nine (9) days. Bravo Inc. (SDVOSB) and The Akana Group Inc. (ISBEE) have expressed interest in providing the requirement

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name Date Title

ANTHONY MURRAY Digitally signed by ANTHONY MURRAY Date: 2023.06.07 07:40:15 -04'00'