Brand Name Justification Redacted 1.pdf

This is a USACE Justification and Approval (J&A) document for purchasing a Bobcat UW56 M1225 machine with accessories for the Sault Project Office (SPO) at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District. The procurement is for one Bobcat UW56 machine equipped with numerous features including adjustable vinyl seats, all-wheel steer, automatic hydraulics, cruise control, enclosed cab with HVAC, full-time four-wheel drive, and a 12-month unlimited hours warranty. Additional packages include a Deluxe Road Package, High Flow package, Heavy Duty Battery, Attachment Control, Power Bob-Tach, and Radio Option.

The procurement is being conducted as a 100% small business set-aside under FAR 6.302-1(c)(1), with an estimated delivery of 120 calendar days after award. A Request for Information (RFI) was conducted through GSA, which yielded limited vendor responses. Eight contractors were contacted through a Notice of Intent (NOI), but no contractors provided an equivalent product to the Bobcat. The SPO currently owns three Bobcat UW56 machines, with two purchased under a previous contract, and requires this new machine as the existing equipment is nearing end of life. The procurement will allow continued use of existing attachments and support year-round maintenance operations including snow removal, grass cutting, and material hauling.