SSJ - FA930216C0011 - Caterpillar Generator Maint_COsigned.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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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: AFTC/PZIEB

Project/Program Name: Caterpillar Generator Maintenance

Purchase Request / Local ID Number: FA930216C0011 P00010

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $9,630.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

412th Electronic Warfare Group requests a sole source action to include FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (6 Months) to QUINN POWER SYSTEMS ASSOCIATES to secure the services for required maintenance on the Caterpillar 3516, 2000KW Generator,Serial Number SBJ00430 at Bldg 1030, Edwards AFB, CA. This generator is used in support of test operations as 412th Electronic Warfare Group.

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

(A) Urgent and compelling circumstances, a competitive action would not be complete before a break in service and a rushed action may come at considerable cost to the government. It is in the best interest of the government to add FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (6 Months) bilaterally at the same price previously competed and awarded in option four (4) of the contract.

(B) Unique capabilities/supplies possessed by only one contractor, only QUINN POWER SYSTEMS ASSOCIATES will be able to meet all of the requirements needed for required maintenance on the Caterpillar 3516, 2000KW Generator,Serial Number SBJ00430. The maintenance on the Caterpillar 3516, 2000KW Generator must be preformed by a certified Caterpillar service contractor. Caterpillar has requires their products to be maintained by certified contractors and cross-source maintenance is not possible..

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

412th Electronic Warfare Group uses multiple resources to look for alternative vendors before submitting purchase requests. Some of the resources include: Internet and Government entity recommendations. During the solicitation process for the current contract two (2) certified Caterpillar Generator service contractors replied. However at this time, a competitive action would not be complete before a break in service. It is in the best interest of the government to add FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (6 Months) bilaterally at the same price previously competed and awarded in option four (4) of the contract.

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

Market research will be conducted for future requirements to determine if other vendors are able to fulfill the requirement.

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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

11-Jun-2020

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

THOMAS J. SHEA, NH-III/Contracting Officer

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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