1.04 Redacted BNJ.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE BRAND NAME (Simplified Acquisitions - MPT to <$250K)

Document number: N6146322RC00HFN

The supplies or services described herein are being solicited on a sole source brand name basis. There are no substitutes available for the supplies or services.

☒ Service:

Contractor: Vertiv Corporation Contractor Address: 1050 Dearborn DR Columbus, Ohio

43085-1544, United States Contractor POC: Chas Harper Phone #: 804-592-8005 Email: Chas.harper@vertiv.com Cage Code/DUNS: 1EDC2 / 004309647

☐ Supply:

Restricted to the following source. If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Original Manufacturer Name:

Manufacturer:

Manufacturer POC:

Manufacturer Phone #:

Manufacturer Address:

Dealer/Rep:

Dealer/Rep Address Phone No.

Email:

Description of the supplies or services required, the estimated price/cost, and required delivery date.

Renew factory preventative maintenance service for the existing Vertiv/Emerson Network Power - Liebert UPS within the Regional Operations Center (ROC), Building N-26. The required services represent the minimum requirement of the government.

Navy Site ID: 1143863 - Norfolk Naval Base

* Tag # 1508090 – NX 80-120 UPS Model # 38SA120A0A00

* Tag #1508091 – NX BDC 125 Model #FFC12C5NNG6

* Tag #1508264 - Sealed Battery Model $38BP120XWX1BNS

Request 4 Option Years

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

Describe in detail why only this brand can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

(what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a sole source (e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.)?)

Vertiv Corporation is the only authorized service provider for the Liebert power product line (uninterruptible power supply/battery, static transfer switch, power distribution units, and monitoring products). Vertiv Customer Engineers (CEs) are the only authorized factory-trained and OEM-supported service providers for Vertiv equipment with the access to Vertiv's proprietary service tools and software to ensure optimal equipment performance.

☒ The supplies or services must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

Vertiv Liebert UPS provides back-up emergency power to the Region Operations Center. Having a factory preventative maintenance service plan in place is vital to ensure peak performance when needed. Maintenance must be performed by authorized factory-trained and OEM supported service technicians. Only Vertiv's proprietary service tools and software can be used in performing this maintenance.

☒ A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

Vertiv Liebert is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and maintains proprietary information, materials, and expertise in maintain the unit.

☒ These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a sole source action: N/A