21Q0158_NonComp_redacted.pdf

SWIP Tracking No. SGXW218075

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MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE

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

UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

IDENTIFICATION OF SOURCE:

Cage Code:

I. BACKGROUND:

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified 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 action requests authority for sole source procurement of ABBD-DI524-XC32DI24VDC AC500PLCI/O DI524-XC 32DI 24VDC AC500 PLC I/O 1SAP440000R0001 Programable Logic Controller-Digital I/O, ABBD-DX522-XC8DI/8RO24V/230VAC500PL DX522-XC 8DI/8RO 24V/230V AC500 PLCI/O 1SAP445200R0001 Programable Logic Controller-Digital

I/O, ABBD-AI523-XC16AIAC500PLCI/O, AI523-XC 16AI AC500 PLC I/O

1SAP450300R0001 Programable Logic Controller-Analog I/O, ABBD-AX521-

XC4AI/4AOAC500PLCI/O AX521-XC 4AI/4AO AC500 PLC I/O 1SAP450100R0001

Programable Logic Controller-Analog I/O, ABBD-PM592-ETH-XCV2.04MBAC500PLCCPU PM592-ETH-XC V2.0 4MB AC500 PLC CPU 1SAP350200R0271 Programable Logic Controller-PLC Control Unit PLC, ABBD-TU516-XC TU516-XC I/O BASE 24VDC AC500 PLC TERMN Programable Logic Controller-Terminal Expansion Unit, ABBD-TB511-ETH-XC

(S) TB511-ETH CPU-XC AC500 PLC TERMN 1SAP311100R0270 Programable Logic Controller-Terminal Base, ABBD-TU532-XC TU532-XC I/O BASE 230AC AC500 PLC

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TERMN Programable Logic Controller-Terminal Expansion Unit utilized in the . These items provide key functionality including HVAC, security, and system diagnostics. In respect to the HVAC, the PLC controls the enabling and disabling heating and cooling elements.

Environmental data is processed, including fuel, current, and voltage.

Required Delivery Date:

Dollar Amount:

III. 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):

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

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.

Identify the OEM and explain the circumstances surrounding why the item or service is only available from the OEM.

OR

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

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

The Manufacturer ABB, LTD provides the Programmable logic controllers that are used in the . ABB, LTD uses distributors to sell their products and does not provide sales directly to the end user. These Programmable logic controllers provide interfaces that are developed using software developed by NSWC Crane to be used in conjunction with this particular model.

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Beyond the increase in costs there would be impact to IFTE Boxcar availability that could impact the usability of these boxcars to meet the motor movement requirements of the START treaty.

C. ___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. Date on which the requirement was first identified:

2. Required delivery date/period of performance:

3. Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required:

4. If appropriate, include any additional pertinent information.

IV. CERTIFICATIONS/APPROVALS:

A. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature

B. Certification/Approval.

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Upon the basis of the above statements and information justification, I hereby approve, as the Contracting Officer, the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) using other than full and open competition.

Contracting Officer Signature Name (Printed) / Phone # Date