Sole Source under 250K IDIQ Material Handler Inspection Repair signed.pdf

Single Source Justification US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Simplified Acquisitions For use with actions below $250,000.

1. Contracting Activity: US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Contracting Division, Rock Island (RI) District, 1500 Rock Island Drive, Rock Island, IL 61201.

2. Description of Action: USACE, Rock Island District, Illinois Waterway Project Office (IWPO) has a requirement for annual inspection with certification (report submission)/service with option to repair and/or provide additional inspections for one Liebherr Material Handler, Model No. R974 CEW Litronic, Product Identification No. WLHZ1084VZC039990, by an approved service provider. Inspections, services, and repairs must be performed in accordance with ANSI B.30.5/B.30.22, OSHA 1926.1400 & 1926.601, and EM 85-1-1 dated 2014 Section 16, and the Statement of Work (SOW).

USACE IWPO request USACE Contracting Division award a firm fixed price (FFP), Indefinite delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a base and two option years, sole source to American State Equipment Company, the only manufacture approved service provider in this region for Liebherr Material Handlers.

3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1), Only one source. Current in the Illinois area only one company American State Equipmetn Co. Inc a large business is trained, certified and authorized by Liebherr based in California to conduct inspections/service or have access to original replacement parts for Liebherr equipment.

Currently, USACE IWPO do not have any personnel experienced or certified to perform the appropriate inspection/services on the Liebherr Material Handler. For the district to maintain operational safety, readiness, and continuity of inspections and maintenance in accordance with USACE manuals and OSHA standards, an authorized regional Liebherr service center must conduct the inspection/services and replace any unserviceable parts with original Liebherr parts.

4. Market Research (MR): Market research was conducted by ILWW- IWPO from November 2021 to present. The research indicated there are two companies within this region authorized by Liebherr to perform inspections, service, and repairs on Liebherr equipment. American State Equipment Company Inc. and Finkbiner Equipment Company subsidiary company under American State Equipment Company Inc. Currently, American State Equipment Company Inc.

a large business based in Milwaukee, WI is the only authorized service provider covering the Illinois region.

Additional research conducted by USACE-RI Contracing Division confirms maintenance, serivce and repair of Leibherr equipment is managed by regions and American State Equipment Company Inc. a large business under NAICS 811310 Material handling equipment repair and maintenance service which apply to IWPO Material handler is the company authorized by Leibherr to service and repair their equipment in Rock Island District.

Historically, all contracts for service, repair or purchase of Leibherr Equipment such as cranes and material handlers awarded in this region have been to American State Equipment Company Inc.

5. Price estimate, including options, if applicable:

BASE: $8,866.32 Inspection and Certification Option Year 1: $9,141.05 Inspection and Certification Option Year 2: $9,423.15 Inspection and Certification Total: $27,430.52, with Over and Above Work (Service/Repair) not to exceed $197,569.48 for 3 year

6. Recommended source.

American State Equipment Co. Inc.

2055 S 108TH ST, Milwaukee, WI, 53227-1103, United States

DUNS: 006436307

CAGE Code: 0ZN28 Large Business under NAICS 811310

7. Technical and Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature: _________________________ Name: Nathan Clark Title: Civil Engineering Technician

8. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Pricing will be determined fair and reasonable under FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(ii) Comparison of the proposed price with prices found fair and reasonable on previous purchases.

Signature: _________________________ Name Nicholas M. Moore Title: Contracting Officer