Single Source Justification SIB Cassettes.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 5th Contracting Squadron

Project/Program Name: SIB Airport Cassette Runway Brushes

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: F3C3EC6036AW01

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $190,000.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

The 5th Civil Engineering Squadron (5 CES), Minot Air Force Base, ND has a requirement for 26/ea SIB Airport Cassette Runway Brushes, Part Number 4021593.

SIB cassettes are a routine and recurring requirement that are generally purchased annually. The current requirement is unfunded.

The cassette brushes must be made by SIB in order to be compatible with the current SIB cores that all Minot Air Force Base, brush-style, airport snow removal vehicles are equipped with, as this will prevent potential damage to the cores.

The use of any other cassette brushes not manufactured by SIB will void the 10-year manufacturer's warranty. There is no suitable substitute for the SIB Airport Cassette Runway Brushes.

5 CES has identified the following salient characteristics:

- Replacement broom bristles

- Each set of bristles to fit 18ft-R28-Split core

- Part # 4021593 or equivalent

- Must work with SIB core

- Cassettes will be delivered to Minot AFB, ND

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron (5 CES) requires replacement cassette tracks, also known as brushes, for use on seven brush-style, snow removal vehicles, also known as brooms. Only SIB produces this part, which is essential for compatibility with our existing cassette brush systems. SIB has only one authorized reseller for the U.S. market place. Market research included searching government sites and online; no alternative sources were identified. Price was confirmed as fair by comparing it to previous purchases by the 5th Contracting Squadron (5 CONS) as well as other Air Force and Army Contracting units.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

A survey of potential vendors was conducted using the Dynamic Small Business Search Tool, in addition to a search in GSA Advantage, the Federal Procurement Data System, Amazon, and a general search of the Internet. This independent analysis of the market revealed only one vendor, Eagle Safe Surfaces Inc., a Colorado corporation doing business under the trade name Eagle & Myslik Inc., who supplies SIB replacement brushes. Additionally, it was confirmed that Eagle & Myslik Inc. is the only authorized distributor for the U.S. market and only quotes authorized by Eagle & Myslik Inc. or SIB are valid.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

When future cassettes are required, the Air Force will survey the market for additional distributors. 5 CONS will also explore the possibility of conducting an analysis of replacement part costs and the effect it has on competition in coordination with the 5th

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Logistics Readiness Squadron (5 LRS) and the 441st Vehicle Supply Chain Operations Squadron (441 VSCOS).

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

24-Apr-2026

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

COX, TRISTAN D SrA USAF

Signature of Contracting Officer

November 2018 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards 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.

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