09 - Redacted Brand Name Justification - 23WA148814 - unsigned.doc
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- 89503123QWA000252
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This document contains a brand name justification for the Western Area Power Administration. The justification is for a sole source procurement of ten SACE Emax 2 low voltage circuit breakers and accompanying retrofit wiring from ABB Power Technologies. The circuit breakers will replace the existing low voltage breakers at Mead Substation Station Service. ABB will also provide one field technician for one week to assist with installation and commissioning support. Limited competition is being pursued due to ongoing problems with the existing breakers that have caused costly repairs and potential power disruptions. Only ABB-manufactured circuit breakers are suitable due to their ability to integrate with existing automation and management systems, as well as ABB's expertise in providing the required materials, tools, engineering, and services for this replacement. The related federal contract opportunity is for Mead Substation Circuit Breaker Station Service through the Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration.
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| 05 - PWS Mead Substation Service Breakers Replacements - 23WA148814.docx | DOCX document | |
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| 19 - Cover Page RFQ - 89503123QWA000252 BRAND NAME ONLY.docx | DOCX document |
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Brand Name Justification Western Area Power Administration
FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Simplified Acquisitions
PR 23WA148814
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 for Mead Substation is to provide ten (10) SACE Emax 2 low voltage replacement ABB circuit breakers to replace the existing low voltage circuit breakers at Mead Substation Station Service, and accompanying Emax 2 Retrofill Wiring for the 10 circuit breakers. The required service shall be provided: One ABB certified field technician for one week on site in the field to assist WAPA crew to install the breakers and wiring. Field Services to perform installation and commissioning support and provide technical supervision.
3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.
Limited Competition is due to the following: The existing station service breakers at Mead Substation are not functioning properly, causing WAPA to make costly repairs on a consistent basis. Additional problems with the existing station service circuit breakers will cause a disruption to the Power Grid, which could lead to customers losing service. The station service circuit breakers at Mead Substation are a critical path in WAPA’s system. ABB Power Technologies-manufactured new SACE Emax 2 low voltage circuit breakers are customized to integrate into existing automation and management systems, which proves to be a cost-effective method to upgrade and extend the life of breakers. ABB Power Technologies has the knowledge, ability and expertise to provide the materials, tools, engineering and services required for this circuit breakers replacement. WAPA has determined that using off-market or parts from another manufacturer may place personnel in danger and may jeopardize the safe and effective functioning of the station service circuit breakers. Only genuine brand name ABB-manufactured SACE Emax 2 low voltage breakers will be suitable.
In accordance with the authority at FAR 13.106-1(b), the CO has determined that the circumstances of this requirement deem only genuine brand name parts will fulfill the needs of the Government.
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