2.04 Attachment I - Justification Restricting Competition.pdf

This is a Justification Restricting Competition document for a sole source procurement action by the Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command (NCDOC), with contracting activity through NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk.

The procurement covers removal and modernization of an existing Caterpillar brand switchgear control panel and installation of a 10,000-gallon above-ground storage diesel fuel tank at NCDOC Suffolk. The required supplies and services include: (1) removal of legacy panels, Modicon Programmable Logic Controllers, utility protective relays, and four specific circuit breakers with replacement systems featuring Schneider Electric Ethernet PLCs, PowerPlex II transducers, Windows-based Human Machine Interfaces with FactoryTalk graphics, and an upgraded 850 Utility Protective Relay; and (2) installation of the diesel fuel tank with site preparation, pad installation, and integration of fuel polishing, transfer, and alarm systems configured to support existing Caterpillar generators. The performance period is completion no later than 180 days from contract award. The contract is a firm fixed price acquisition funded with FY26 Other Procurement Navy (OPN) appropriations under simplified acquisition procedures per 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 12.102(b). Carter Machinery Company, Inc. is identified as the sole source because it is the only company certified to service the existing Caterpillar equipment; using any other vendor would void the existing warranty. The justification notes that no additional market research was conducted due to warranty implications, and future competition will be assessed if alternative sources emerge.