09 - Redacted Brand Name Justification - 23WA146903 HMB8.11 MECHANISM - Fully Signed.pdf

Brand Name Justification Western Area Power Administration

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Simplified Acquisitions

PR 23WA146903

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting office.

Western Area Power Administration, 615 South 43rd Ave Phoenix Arizona 85009

2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.

This brand name procurement action is to provide four (4) new HMB 8.11 operating mechanisms, including wiring harness, part number 641C25201, to be configured to an 242PA40-20 type breaker with serial number C00507-108. The new HMB 8.11 mechanisms are a customized mechanism to replace the existing HMA 8 mechanisms on this ABB breaker type.

3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

Limited Competition is due to the following: The 242PA breakers needing repairs are in a ring bus type configuration and repairs need to be made due to the failure of the operating mechanism actuators. This restricts the capabilities of the Electrical Grid and puts us in what is known as an N minus1situation.

This means that if we have any other problems with the remaining breakers currently in service, a disruption to the Power Grid is inevitable and customers could lose service. The breakers are in WAPA’s 230 kV system at Rogers Substation, which is a critical path on WAPA’s system. ABB Power Technologies will provide three new HMB 8.11 Mechanisms that are customized to fit this type of breaker. The new mechanisms will be configured to breaker serial number C00507-108 in a cost-effective upgrade that will extend the life of the breakers. As the manufacturer of the breaker that contains this type of mechanism, ABB Power Technologies has the knowledge, ability, and expertise to provide the required materials.

In accordance with the authority at FAR 13.106-1(b), the Contracting Officer (CO) has determined that the circumstances of this requirement deem only genuine brand name parts will fulfill the needs of the Government.

Digitally signed by David A. Dunn Date: 2022.12.27 09:52:56 -07'00'

Certification

12/27/2022

David Dunn Date Power System Maintenance Specialist

Digitally signed by Steven G.

Turner Date: 2023.01.10 14:19:38 -07'00'

Steve Turner Date Contracting Officer

David A. Dunn

Steven G. Turner