Single Source-Emergency Generator Rental_Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Determination using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) document for PR# 143021-25-0019, issued by the Department of Commerce, NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office for the Woods Hole Facility. The document justifies a sole source rental of a 500kw diesel stand-by emergency generator from Ralco Electric and Generator to support NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) laboratory in Woods Hole, MA.

The rental is required for up to 6 weeks while the existing onsite standby generator, which is currently non-operational, undergoes repairs. The emergency generator will support critical infrastructure including IT UPS, specimen and aquarium food freezers, seawater systems, fume hoods, shore power for R/V Gloria Michelle, security systems, HVAC, and card readers. The sole source justification cites "urgent and compelling need" under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A), as the facility requires a generator above 350kw to manage the powerload needed for critical systems. Ralco Electrical and Generator, located at 101 State Rd, Westport, MA 02790, was selected based on market research of online sources and past contract performance.