SOLICITATION NOTICE
38 -- 299D2 XHP COMPACT TRACK LOADER
- Notice Date
- 6/30/2017
- Notice Type
- Fair Opportunity / Limited Sources Justification
- NAICS
- 333120
— Construction Machinery Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station, 1992 Folwell Avenue -, Acquisition Management, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55108
- ZIP Code
- 55108
- Solicitation Number
- AG-64R4-D-17-0107
- Archive Date
- 7/30/2017
- Point of Contact
- David Easter, Phone: 651-649-5236
- E-Mail Address
-
dceaster@fs.fed.us
(dceaster@fs.fed.us)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Award Number
- AG-64R4-D-17-0107
- Award Date
- 6/29/2017
- Description
- BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL Limited Sources Justification and Approval AG-64R4-D-17-0107 Mark Twain National Forest 1. Organization/Line Office: R9 Mark Twain National Forest 2. Description of Action being approved: In accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b) we seek to use limited sources on GSA to acquire this equipment. The proposed contract vehicle shall be a Single Delivery Award Task Order Agreement. The estimated cost of this acquisition shall be: $86,993.00. This acquisition is based upon the current active GSA FSS Contract GS-30F-0018U. 3. Description of Product, Supplies or Services required to meet the Agencies needs: The MTF is requesting a 299D2 XHP COMPACT TRACK LOADER. The awarded contractor shall be to Caterpillar. The estimated cost is $86,993.00. 4. An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of the Federal Supply Schedule Program (see 8.401). Consideration of schedule contractors will be restricted only to the item peculiar to one manufacturer as provided in FAR 8.405-6(a)(2) [see FAR 8.401 and 8.405-6(g)(1)] and Caterpillar is the manufacturer of this unique and specialized equipment. This is a Limited Source Brand Name Justification. FAR 11.105(a)(1) The particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government's requirements, and market research indicates other companies' similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency's needs. 5. Identification of the Justification Rationale: In addition to a technical overview, the following helps explains why this particular brand will only meet the needs of the agency. Cab: Industry leading sealed and pressurized cab option provides a cleaner and quieter operating environment with excellent Work Tool visibility. Available high-back, heated, air ride seat with seat mounted adjustable joystick controls makes Cat Compact Track Loaders the industry leader in operator comfort. Advanced Display: Maximize machine capability and control with the standard Advanced Display providing on-screen adjustments for implement response, hystat response, and creep control, multi-language functionality with customizable layouts, security system, and rearview camera. Powerful Performance: High performance power train provides maximum performance and production capability through the Electronic Torque Management system, standard two speed travel and an electronic hand/foot throttle with decel pedal capability. XHP hydraulic system provides high flow and high pressure that delivers industry leading hydraulic horsepower to efficiently run even the most power hungry work tools. Electronically controlled Cat C3.8 aftercooled engine provides high horsepower and torque while meeting U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emission standards. Cat "Intelligent Leveling" system (ILEV) provides industry leading technology, integration and features such as dual direction self level, work tool return to dig and work tool positioner. Suspended Undercarriage: Standard fully independent torsion axle suspension combined with the Speed Sensitive Ride Control system improves operation on rough terrain, enabling better load retention, increased productivity and greater operator comfort. Outstanding Versatility: Broad range of performance matched Work Tools make the Cat Compact Track Loader the most versatile machine on the job site. 6. Best Value Determination: The current Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract has been deemed fair and reasonable by GSA for its products and services. Plus a 2% discount. 7. Market Research conducted: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation was posted on FedBizOpps and it was later learned that this item is under GSA schedule. Pursuant to FAR Part 8.404(a) seeking competition thru FedBizOpps should not be done and FBO solicitation was cancelled. 8. Statement of actions, if any to remove barriers to competition in the future: Look for other GSA vendors who may sell Caterpillar under their contract. I certify that the evidence of the supporting data that forms the basis of this justification is complete and accurate.
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USDA/FS/63PX/AG-64R4-D-17-0107/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: USDA Forest Service 
Houston Ranger District 
Attn: Bob Horyk
108 South Sam Houston Blvd, Houston, Missouri, 65483, United States
- Zip Code: 65483
- Zip Code: 65483
- Record
- SN04565951-W 20170702/170630235758-b4f11ab2b058e494523dfd16647485d4 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
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