09. Redacted Brand name sole source justification.pdf
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This is a Single Source Justification document from the Department of Energy's Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Upper Great Plains Region, North Dakota Maintenance Office, for a simplified acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The document justifies a brand name sole source procurement for 58 Enersys OPzV VRLA style batteries with specific requirements including horizontal rack mounting (10 cells wide by 6 cells tall, approximately 61"L x 25"D x 72"H) and spill containment barrier.
The justification explains that these specific batteries are required due to space constraints in smaller substations, as they can be mounted horizontally and stacked rather than requiring 15 feet of space for flooded cells while maintaining desired battery capacity. The document notes that both Communications and Substations groups use this style of battery, and purchasing similar equipment reduces the number of distinct parts needed for maintenance and operations.
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Single Source Justification
Western Area Power Administration
FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Simplified Acquisitions
PR 25WA155024
1. Identification of the agency and the contracting office.
The Department of Energy (DOE), Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Upper Great Plains Regions (UGP), North Dakota Maintenance Office.
2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.
This is a brand name sole source for Enersys OPzV VRLA style batteries. The supplies consist of 58 VRLA battery cells, horizontal rack mount that is 10 cells wide and 6 tall wide (roughly 61” Lx25” Dx72” H), along with spill containment barrier.
3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.
The OPzV style battery allows for compact spacing in smaller substations with limited area. The benefit is to have the batteries mounted horizontally and stacked on top of each other rather than dedicating 15’ to flooded cells while still allowing the desired battery capacity. Both Communications and Substations group utilized this style of battery. Purchasing similar equipment and hardware would reduce the number of distinct parts.
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