MF715-24 Sole Source - Rotary Cutters Brush hogs redacted.pdf

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITON PROCEDURES (SAP)

Justification for Brand Name and or Sole Source Acquisitions Over $3,500 but not Exceeding The Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLE AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION, WHICH LIMTS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENTS REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS “ONLY KNOWN SOURCE” OR “ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE “ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE THE

CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER 2. PROJECT/TASK NUMBER 3. ESTIMATED AMOUNT

4. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE.

Brand Name Only - JOHN DEERE FC15R Flex Wing Rotary Cutter with the following options: Torsional Suspension, Inward Rotation, 6 Foam-Filled Tires (Double center, single on wings) - Severe duty agricultural tires, 540 RPM Driveline - Cat 6, 540 RPM - 125 HP Gearbox - Commercial duty - Inward rotation, Ball Type Hitch, and a Rigid Casting Tongue. This Rotary Cutter will be used to maintain the roadways, ditches, fields, and right-a-ways on the installation.

5. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTIC THAT LIMIT AVIALIABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED. MOST RECENT MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED (INCLUDE DATES & DETAILS). IF MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT

CONDUCTED, EXPLAIN.

Throughout years of use we have found that JOHN DEERE FC15R Flex Wing Rotary Cutters hold up to our needs with very little downtime allowing us to complete our yearly maintenance of our installation in time. Also by using JOHN DEERE FC15R Flex Wing Rotary Cutters we are able to use stock parts found in our shops and/or get them locally in our area the day they are needed. Please note that this is a brand name request only. Compatibility with existing rotary cutting system for maintenance, interchangeability, and spare parts.

6. REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES. COMPATIBILITY WITH EXISTING SYSTEM, IF APPLICABLE, & NON-CONPATIBILITY COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE ADDITIONAL MANUFACTURING AND/OR

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS.

Currently all of our tractors that are currently in use are John Deere Manufactured and the request rotary cutter is a match for those machines. We also stock several of the parts for these rotary cutters and parts are readily available locally.

7. EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL AND OPEN

COMMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

This is a Brand Name Only Solicitation, multiple vendors/suppliers can make a proposal. However, we are certain that the JOHN DEERE FC15R Flex Wing Rotary Cutters will meet and/or exceed our requires from our experience of years past. Also all of our tractors that are currently in use are John Deere Manufactured as well.

8. PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIER TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED. IF THIS IS A FOLLOW-ON ACTION TO A PREVIOUSLY COMPETED ACTION, SO STATE.

This a name brand source selection. It does not limit who may provide the requested equipment. The purchase description provided only limits the brand and type of equipment that is to be provided.

9A. OFFICE SYMBOL

9B. TELEPHONE NUMBER

9C. SIGNATURE OF DIVISION CHIEF OR HIGHER

9D. DATE

10A. OFFICE SYMBOL 10B. TELEPHONE NUMBER 10C. SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

10D. DATE

MCAAP FORM 715-24, February 2016 PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE