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Source Selection Information See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

(what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a sole source (e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.)?)

Only Caterpillar authorized service providers are capable of fulfilling this requirement for Caterpillar-brand generators providing preventative maintenance and warranties to Caterpillar generators, IAW FAR 13.106(b)(l)(i). Carter Machinery Company, Inc. is the only company in the local area that is certified and capable of preventative maintenance of the Caterpillar generators and are able to fulfill the four hour window for responding to emergency. The other vendors that are in the local area on not capable of doing business with the government because they are not registered in SAM. In addition, they are not authorized for the services required. Caterpillar designates Caterpillar-authorized service providers as having the resources, expertise, and parts necessary to complete required services on Caterpillar-brand name generators.

The supplies or services must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

The current generators are Caterpillar brand and required preventative maintenance and warranty support.

The previous contract was awarded to Carter to do preventative maintenance and emergency response to these Caterpillar generators. Caterpillar- brand service provides authorized maintenance, warranties, and Caterpillar- brand replacement parts. Carter has the ability to do maintenance on these Caterpillar generators, while also being available for emergency repair.

These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

This requirement for Caterpillar-brand maintenance service, warranty, and required ancillary parts is a direct replacement of the current Caterpillar-brand maintenance and warranty.

Other information to support a sole source action:

Only local Caterpillar authorized service providers are capable of fulfilling the 4-hour emergency response time.