PM_Part808.405-6_Atch1_Limiting_Sources_Justification_MPT-SAT - LSJ executed.pdf

VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/2017 Revision 03 Effective Date: 03/18/2021

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FAR 8 – Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ) For

Limiting Sources (<SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C244-21-AP-3745____________________

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04, VA Butler Healthcare, 325

New Castle Road, Butler, PA 16001 PR# 693-21-3-579-0026

2. Description of Action: purchase for (1) Bobcat Toolcat 5600 and (1) new Bobcat

Track Loader T76 T4, to be used by staff in daily operations to assist in the upkeep and maintenance of the 80+ acre grounds and buildings.

Order against: FSS Contract Number: 47QMCA20D000U

Name of Proposed Contractor: Aviate Enterprises, Inc.

Street Address: 5844 Price Avenue

City, State, Zip: McClellan, CA 95652 Phone: (916) 993-4000

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is $ 125,000.00

Aviate is a SDVOSB and provide the Brand Name requirement. purchase for (1) Bobcat Toolcat

5600 and (1) new Bobcat Track Loader T76 T4, to be used by staff in daily operations to assist in the upkeep and maintenance of the 80+ acre grounds and buildings. This equipment will be support activities of the Grounds Department year-round to include snow removal and salt spreading in subzero temperatures. This equipment is also utilized in landscaping and buried utility repair/ replacement as needed.

Detailed Description: This equipment is uniquely specified with inclusive options such as safety features but primarily have specific salient characteristics that only can be used interchangeably with our existing Bobcat machines. The Bobcat brand also provides extra comforts to specifically facilitate safe extended use during winter months, which includes rear safety camera, led lighting package with strobe.

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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 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:

A RFI was submitted and SDVOSB can provide the Bobcat Skid steer.

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).

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.

Debra Willard Andrea Aultman-Smith Contracting Officer Acting Branch Chief https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-8-required-sources-supplies-and-services https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-8-required-sources-supplies-and-services https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-8-required-sources-supplies-and-services https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-8-required-sources-supplies-and-services https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-8-required-sources-supplies-and-services https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-8-required-sources-supplies-and-services https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-8-required-sources-supplies-and-services https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-6-competition-requirements