Redacted Brand Name Justification - Epoke.pdf
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- Epoke Branded De-icing Salt Spreader Federal contract opportunity
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- FA558725Q0063
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This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for the 48 CES/CEOHP unit at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Feltwell. The document details the procurement of an Epoke de-icing salt spreader for replacing an existing 22-year-old machine used to maintain ice-free roads during winter. The specific purchase request number is F2P3E55157A001, targeting a salt spreader that will fit into the current dump truck and facilitate road safety during winter seasons.
The justification emphasizes the need for a specific Epoke branded machine due to existing staff training, long-term maintenance relationships, and equipment reliability. Market research confirmed multiple UK and US companies can supply Epoke machines, allowing competition while maintaining specific requirements. The contracting officer, Victoria L. Quota, determined on 21-Jul-2025 that only a single source is reasonably available, with the requirement that the new salt spreader must be installed and fully functioning by winter 2025 to ensure personnel safety at both RAF locations.
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Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)
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Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition
Epoke is a brand of commercial road maintenance equipment manufactured in Denmark. Their machines and products are readily available for purchase and shipping to the UK.
Market research identified both UK and US companies which can supply Epoke branded machines. Epoke is commercial equipment that is available for UK delivery, which enables competition from companies who can arrange to purchase the machine and install it themselves.
Specifying the brand name only and not restricting to a sole source allows competition to the maximum extent practicable without compromising the requirement and delaying the mission.
Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards
Strategic market research will be conducted to keep track of potentially compatible brands and other sources which can prevent a future brand name award.
Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination
I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.
Date
21-Jul-2025
Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer
Victoria L. Quota, TSgt
Signature of Contracting Officer
QUOTA.VICTORIA.LEIGH.114
4669874
Digitally signed by
QUOTA.VICTORIA.LEIGH.1144669874
Date: 2025.07.21 16:42:16 +01'00'
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