Redacted Bobcat Brand Name Justification.pdf

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

The requiring agency is a Navy Facilities (NavFac) Southwest located at Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado for brand name of Bobcat Company, hereinafter referred to as “Bobcat.” The contracting activity is the General Services Administration (GSA).

2. NATURE OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED

This Brand Name Justification (BNJ) serves to support the acquisition of a one-time Bobcat Compact Excavator.

3. DESCRIPTION OF THE AGENCY’S NEEDS

The following material list details the complete requirement of the compact excavator and attachments:

P/N Description QTY

1 M3419 E55 R2-Series Bobcat Compact Excavator 1

2 M3419 - P11-C12 Cab Deluxe Package 1

3 M3419-R06-C04 Hydraulic X-Change Long Arm 1

4 M3419-R08-C15 Hydraulic Clamp - Long Arm - Class IV w/Diverter Valve

5 M3419- R03-C02 Long Arm 1

6 7321974 12” MX4 XCHNG Teeth 1

7 7322082 18” MX4 XCHG Teeth 1

8 7311868 24” MX4 XCHG Teeth 1

9 7333658 48” MX4 XCHG Grading 1

10 7328288 Ripper, X-Change 1

11 6817104 3 Timed Grapple, Class 4 1

12 7211623 PCF34 Plate Compactor (PCF34) 1

13 7113656 X-Change Mounting Cap - HB680/NB140 and PCF34 plate compactor

14 7217835 Arm & E42/E50/E60 R2 All arms 1

15 V7-2425 Viking V7 Breaker 1

16 SUI12” SUI 12” Compaction Wheel 1

4. IDENTIFICATION OF JUSTIFICATION RATIONALE

The circumstances and rationale for limiting consideration to select contractors for award follows:

In accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1(c), “An acquisition or portion of an acquisition that uses a brand-name description or other purchase description to specify a particular brand-name, product, or feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer- (i) Does not provide for full and open competition, regardless of the number of sources solicited; and (ii) Shall be justified and approved in accordance with 6.303 and 6.304.”

In accordance with FAR Part 6.303-1, This limited source justification will document that this Bobcat requirement is essential to the Government’s requirements and the market research which indicated that no other brand is qualified to meet NavFac’s requirements.

5. DEMONSTRATION OF THE UNIQUE NATURE OF THE REQUIRED SUPPLY

The compact excavator will be accepted and inventoried by NavFac at Coronado, CA. Then, the compact excavator will be shipped to San Clemente Island for use. The mechanic at San Clemente Island is a certified Bobcat mechanic. If a brand other than Bobcat is procured, the mechanic at the location will be unable to maintain or repair the excavator. Selection of any other manufacturer’s equipment would create additional expenditures. The product would need to be shipped to a location with a mechanic who is able to service and/or repair the product. Unnecessary shipping costs to transport the excavator to and from the location of another mechanic would be incurred.

Furthermore, there is an inventory of Bobcat spare parts at San Clemente Island available for Bobcat equipment.

In addition to additional expenses, selection of any other manufacturer's equipment will impede the mission. The additional shipping time to and from the mechanic will unnecessarily impede the mission. Should the equipment require repair while being actively used, the work will be halted until the time that the excavator can be shipped, repaired, and returned. Selection of any other manufacturer would create unnecessary expenses and negatively impact the users and mission.

6. DETERMINATION THAT THE ORDER REPRESENTS THE BEST VALUE

The requirement will be competed among small businesses by way of a solicitation on SAM.gov to ensure the government is receiving the most competitive price.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/6.303#FAR_6_303 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/6.304#FAR_6_304

7. DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED

Market research was conducted in May 2024. This research consisted of reviews of similar previous procurements and a market survey through search engines of open market contractors and Federal Supply Schedule contractors. Search engines utilized include Google and GSA Advantage catalog using the part numbers, description, and manufacturer. None of the items were found on GSA Advantage. In fact, Bobcat appears to not have any equipment on GSA Advantage.

8. STATEMENT OF ACTIONS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO COMPETITION

Prior to any subsequent procurement the market will be reviewed to assess whether any other qualified sources are available and are able to meet the Government’s requirements.

9. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

Seth King - QSCCAC Contracting Officer, SCM Office Supply and Mgt Branch