MED SS BREAKERS Brand Name Justification.pdf

Brand Name Justification Western Area Power Administration

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Simplified Acquisitions

PR 20WA135189

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting office. (Requestor) Western Area Power Administration, 615 South 43rd Ave Phoenix Arizona 85009

2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs. (Requestor) This brand name procurement action for Mead Substation is to provide six (6) RMVAC medium voltage roll-in replacement ABB circuit breakers to replace the existing circuit breakers for MED 138, MED 238, MED 338, MED 638, MED 738, and MED SPARE circuit breakers. The RMVAC replacement breakers must utilize an ABB AMVAC medium voltage operating mechanism. All new components shall include breaker element, breaker frame, interlocks, primary busing, secondary disconnects and wiring. The required service shall be provided: One ABB certified field technician for three work days on site in the field to assist WAPA crew to install the new roll-in circuit breakers.

3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition. (Requestor and Procurement) Limited Competition is due to the following: The existing station service breakers at Mead Substation is not functioning properly, where WAPA has to make costly repairs on a consistent basis. If we have any other problems with the existing station service circuit breakers currently in service it would cause a disruption to the Power Grid and customers could lose service. The station service circuit breakers at Mead Substation is a critical path in our system. ABB Power Technologies manufactured new RMVAC medium voltage roll-in replacement circuit breakers is customized to fit the switchgear cubicles, where it is a cost effective method to upgrade and extend the life of the breakers. ABB Power Technologies has the knowledge, ability and expertise to provide the materials, tools, engineering and services required for this roll-in circuit breakers replacement. WAPA has determined that using off-market or parts from another manufacturer may place personnel in danger, and may jeopardize the safe and effective functioning of the station service circuit breakers. Only genuine brand name ABB manufactured RMVAC medium voltage roll-in breakers will be suitable.

In accordance with the authority at FAR 13.106-1(b), the CO has determined that the circumstances of this requirement deem only genuine brand name parts will fulfill the needs of the Government.