Purchase of leased straddle carrier

Contract SP451024P0028-P00006 is a firm-fixed-price, sole-source acquisition by DLA Disposition Services to purchase one Combilift SC-3 70,000 lbs Capacity Electric Straddle Carrier. The equipment is currently leased and located at DLA Disposition Services Ft. Riley, where it is critical for unloading and moving containerized property to support reutilization, transfer, and disposal activities. The purchase is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) as Gregory Poole Equipment is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the requirement, and the acquisition avoids a 7 to 12 month lead time for a new unit. The total purchase price is 273,750.02 dollars, which reflects a discount from the original 324,500.00 dollar quote after applying a 50,749.98 dollar credit from prior rental payments per FAR 52.207-5. This action also results in an estimated cost avoidance of 22,900.00 dollars by eliminating disassembly and removal expenses. The procurement is managed by Contracting Officer Matthew Wonch out of the Battle Creek, Michigan office, with a performance requirement date of September 1, 2026, to ensure uninterrupted heavy-lift operations at the Ft. Riley site.