PS0013_47QMCA22D000Y_New_Flyer_JA_Ceiling_Redact2_2024-12-09_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other than Full and Open Competition under FAR 6.302-2 submitted by GSA's Federal Acquisition Service to increase the contract ceiling for New Flyer of America under contract 47QMCA22D000Y for the 2022 Transit Bus program. The J&A seeks to raise the ceiling from $49.9M to $124.8M due to increased demand and supply chain challenges affecting the transit bus market.

The document explains that New Flyer is the sole provider of 11 different transit bus configurations (SINs 377A-L) after other vendors like AT&B ceased operations or reduced offerings. The buses are primarily used by the National Parks Service, with FY24 orders exceeding FY23 by $1.3M ($9.5M vs $10.9M). The original contract was awarded on December 9, 2021 with a 60-month period of performance. GSA determined New Flyer is uniquely qualified due to their specialized experience, established infrastructure, and ability to meet strict federal vehicle standards. The increased ceiling will ensure continuity of critical transit bus availability until the 2026 Transit Bus Program begins, with no changes to previously negotiated unit prices. GSA plans to incorporate 25% surge capacity in future contracts and enhance market research efforts to promote more competition.