SOLE SOURCE LETTER
3/1/2025
To Whom It May Concern,
This letter is to confirm that the ABI Force, zero turn vehicle, models z23sl, z23hl, z23slt, and z23hlt referenced in the included quotation, is a sole-source product offered exclusively by ABI Attachments, Inc, its brand name ABI Force. No other company offers a similar or competing product. This product must be purchased from ABI Attachments, Incorporated’s assigned dealer in your region, in this case being California Turf Equipment Inc.
Competition is precluded by the existence of proprietary product capability and trade secret manufacturing processes and techniques that enable the ABI Force, stand-on zero-turn vehicle’s purpose and function (models z23sl, z23hl, z23slt or z23hlt). Exclusive and/or patented functions include ZeroTurn Laser Grading with RVF technology, Hydraulic Control Of Interchangeable Front, Mid, and Rear Mount Attachments, VibraFlex & Profile Blade Field Conditioning Technologies With Positive Depth Control, and Responsive Variable Force (RVF) Technology. These and other proprietary facets of the ABI Force are additionally protected under U.S. patent law by the following U.S. patents: US10487475B1, US10287744B1, US10492354B2, US10914051B2, US12024852B2
There is no other like item or product available for purchase that would serve the same purpose or function, and there is only one retail price for the “ABI Force, zero-turn vehicle, models z23sl, z23hl, z23slt, and z23hlt” models.
A general description of this product may be found in our printed literature or online website. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at (574) 850-8708 at any time or visit our website at www.ForceByABI.com. Thank you for your interest in our products.
Sincerely,
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Jim Catalano
CEO - ABI Attachments, Inc.
Sole Source Letter ABI Force - z23sl, z23hl, z23slt, & z23hlt Models 1 of 1 Attachment 3