4.03 SSJ_Carter_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Sole Source (Simplified Acquisitions) for generator control system upgrades. Carter Machinery Company, Inc. is the sole source contractor for replacing obsolete generator controls with updated EMCP 4.2b controls for Caterpillar equipment. The specific upgrades include replacing controls on generator number 1, upgrading generator 2 from its current EMCP to EMCP 4.2b, installing updated plain text alarms with numbered codes, and updating loading dock annunciators to 16 light Modbus versions.

The justification is based on the current generator being a Caterpillar brand covered under a maintenance contract with Carter Caterpillar as the regional sole source maintenance provider. The control panels must be integrated into existing Caterpillar Switchgear to communicate together, and all controls are proprietary to Caterpillar, requiring their specific software. The document indicates that any replacement or upgrade parts must be procured and installed by Carter Caterpillar to maintain warranty coverage. The contractor's contact is Dennis Albers, located in Mechanicsville, VA, with a CAGE Code of 1UEF2.