SOLE_SOURCE_JUSTIFICATION_UNDER_$150K__C-16-0086__Pepco_power_-.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENTS UNDER SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (i.e. < $150,000)

1. Describe the supply or service to be acquired and the total estimated dollar value:

2. List the proposed vendor/contractor (name, contact, and phone number) and describe the unique knowledge or capabilities of the proposed vendor/contractor: (e.g. your explanation should provide the rationale for using the recommended product to be purchased from a specific vendor/contractor. The justification must clearly explain what is unique about the technical features of the product and/or if the identical product is required to maintain continuity of research data).

FAR Authority:

FAR

Certification:

I hereby certify that the data provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed/Printed Name and Signature of Technical Representative Date

5. CO Certification:

I hereby determine that the circumstances of this procurement/contract action deem only one source reasonably available. Also, to the best of my knowledge the quoted price is fair and reasonable (see market research supporting documentation in the order file).

Contracting Officer Date

Reviewed By:

Business Service Center (Team Lead/Chief) Date

This requirement is for support from the Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) to replace the mainline primary (feeder lines). This support is required once the BARC Electrical Substation Replacement project is complete and the change out of these lines are required. PEPCO reviewed USDA plans and drawings on this project and prepared this work request for $96,085.00.

The proposed vendor is PEPCO as they are the utility company that supports power needs for the BARC location in Beltsville, MD. The work request number 3553789 was submitted to PEPCO for BARC for acceptance with the cost being $96,085.00. There is not another power company that supplies power to this area so USDA has no option but to use PEPCO. Also PEPCO had reviewed the plans and drawings for this BARC Electrical Substation Replacement and had engineered the installation of the primary feeders and made adjustments to USDA drawings to ensure they met PEPCO's requirements to be installed.

JOHN BLUNT Digitally signed by JOHN BLUNT Date: 2019.05.22 14:11:39 -04'00'

Digitally signed by JASON ROBBINS Date: 2019.05.22 13:39:50 -05'00'

JENNY MATTE Digitally signed by JENNY MATTE Date: 2019.05.23 08:27:17 -04'00'