DMA-SS-27-005 - Beard Equipment

This contract, identified as DMA-SS-27-005, is a single-source procurement issued by the Florida Department of Military Affairs for local service and replacement parts for John Deere, Hitachi, and Morbark equipment used at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center. The acquisition is justified under Florida Statutes 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), and Rule 60A-1.045, due to the exclusive availability of required parts and service support from Beard Equipment, making competition infeasible. The estimated value of the contract is approximately $45,000 for the fiscal year, covering maintenance, repairs, filters, fluids, and other consumable supplies critical to the operational readiness of equipment supporting the Integrated Training Area Management program. The place of performance is clearly defined as Starke, Florida, with all work to be conducted on-site at the training center. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, with responses due by August 26, 2026, and submission details are directed to be reviewed in the accompanying PUR7776 document, which contains essential specifications and procedural instructions. No competitive evaluation factors, standardized contract clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or detailed pricing structures are included, as the process bypasses competition. The primary point of contact is Jennifer Adams, who serves as the main liaison for inquiries and submissions, with additional support personnel identified but not formally assigned roles such as Contracting Officer’s Representative or Procuring Contracting Officer. There are no specified packaging, labeling, inspection criteria, or formal acceptance protocols outlined, and no information is provided regarding payment methods, accounting codes, or vendor certifications such as UEI or CAGE codes. The procurement is administered as a non-competitive, single-source action under state statutes without federal contractual frameworks, and all deliverables are focused on sustaining equipment functionality through authorized service and OEM-compatible parts.