20Q0317 Non-comp_Redacted.pdf

MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE

Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN ACQUISITION

UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

IDENTIFICATION OF SOURCE:

Springfield Electric (DBA Valley Electric)

Vincennes, Indiana 47591

Cage Code 8W855

I. BACKGROUND:

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(l )(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simpljfied acquisition threshold. Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g..

urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

2. As required by FAR 13.106 -3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

This Equipment is Square D. Main Switchgear. This equipment provides

This equipment has

Required delivery date of August 28, 2020.

Ill THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. _ ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE (select all that apply):

SWIP Tracking No. (insert tracking no. in header so it appears on all pages)

I. _ RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes in the item or service required.

This Square D Equipment has been

. Springfield Electric (Valley Electric) has the specified Switch Gear.

2. _ EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS. The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

3. _ OTHER REASONS. Other reason not identified above. Provide details on mission impact if requirement is not solicited from only one source.

B. _ BRAND NAME. Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

C. _X_UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY. The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals.

Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in a work stoppage or are mission critical and the routine processing time would result in injury to the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above item/service is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:

1.

2. Required delivery date/period of performance: August 28, 2020

3. Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required: This needs to be purchased and delivered as soon as possible for the SAFETY of the building. The expected build time is approximately 40 days from recejpt of PO. This has become an Urgent matter due to performed at this location.

4 . If appropriate, include any additional pertinent information.

DON SAP Guidc Enclosure (3)

Digitally signed by GARCIA.ALEJANDRO.1127037740 Date: 2020.07.30 11:47:47 ‐04'00' GARCIA.ALEJANDRO.1127037740