KO Determination Brand Name and Sole Source Determination_MVK-2025-0031(002)_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Contracting Officer (KO) Determination for a Sole Source and Brand Name procurement by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District. The requirement is for a complete repair of all Caterpillar equipment, specifically mandating that all parts be genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Caterpillar parts. Puckett Machinery Company (CAGE Code: 1JX26), a small business, has been sole-sourced for this urgent requirement with an estimated contract value that was redacted.

The procurement is justified by the need for specialized repair services where only an authorized Caterpillar facility can supply parts and perform the required testing. The contract falls under NAICS code 811310 for Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a small business size standard of $13M. The procurement is being made under specific federal acquisition regulations that permit brand-specific purchases, with the contracting officer recommending sole sourcing to Puckett Machinery Company because no other vendors can fulfill the requirement.