A.02 Allen Bradley_ North Coast Electric Sole Source Justification_redacted.pdf

Control No. OJL-21-0044

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

COU AWS VFD

1. CONTRACTING AGENCY:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, Contracting Division, 333 SW First Ave, Portland OR 97204-3495.

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION:

Approval is requested by The Willamette Valley Project for a new Sole Source, firm-fixed contract for Allen Bradley brand name variable frequency drive and associated components. The entire system is not to be replaced; therefore, it is required that the VFD and components are compatible with the existing VFD of #1 and #3. This includes monitoring maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES OR NATURE OF CONSTRUCTION:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) requires the purchase of for Allen Bradley brand name variable frequency drive and associated components. The entire system is not to be replaced;

therefore, it is required that the VFD and components are compatible with the existing VFD of #1 and #3. North Coast Electric is the only authorized distributor for Rockwell Automation-Allen Bradley complete hardware, software, and support for the Allen Bradley equipment.

All parts listed below are required to be Allen Bradley brand name.

QTY Part Number Description 1 ea A-B

20G1AND248JN0NNNNN

Powerflex PF750 200 HP

VFD

1 ea

A-B 20-750-DNET

750-Series DeviceNet Option Card

A-B 20-750-2262D-2R

PF750-115V I/0 Module-

2AI. 2 AO, 6DI, 2RO

A-B 20-750-NEMA1-F6

PF750 NEMA 1 KIT, Frame

A-B 20-HIM-C6S

Class Remote Enchanced

HIM

2 ea A-B 800T-X559E “OFF

AUTO”

30mm Grey Custom Legend Plate

2 ea A-B 800T-H2A 2 Position Selector Switch Maintained

1 ea A-B 1492-PD3113 310 Amp Power Distribution Block

1 ea A-B 1492-PBC2 Power Distribution Block Cover

ESTIMATED TOTAL COST:

Deliver to US Army Corps of Engineers- Lookout Point Dam Warehouse 40386 W. Boundary Road Lowell, Oregon 97452

The delivery address is the Lookout Point Dam, 40386 West Boundary Road, Lowell, OR 97452 (CENWP-OD-V). This is a onetime SAP purchase. There are no optional items or option years associated with this requirement.

FAR Clause 52.237-3 (Continuity of services) and/or 52.217-8 (Option to Extend Services) are not applicable to this supply contract.

4. AUTHORITY CITED:

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition, 42 U.S.C. 1962d- 5d(2005) and FAR 13.106- 1(b)(1)(i) is referenced for this contract. There is only one responsible source.

5. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED:

Background: Cougar Fish Facility requires Allen Bradley products to interact with existing VFD #1 and #3 for routine maintenance of the system. This includes monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting as needed.

Justification: Allen Bradley components were designed into the pump controls, HMI, and VFD programming.

Impact: The impact of not having the same type of VFD’s within the FWS system would render one of the three pumps completely different from the others, thus the facility would have two different VFD pump systems. This would require additional efforts to main, swap out lead/lag, or the availability of the standby critical spare. Interchangeability of components during an emergency replacement of a failed pump is critical to assure COE aquatics stewardship is maintained to the highest standard of reliability. Maintenance would be different from other pumps. We would have to purchase other components for one pump versus the three-pump system.

Alternatives: There are currently no alternatives to procure this supply. These parts are solely distributed by North Coast Electric and is the only authorized distributor for Rockwell Automation-Allen Bradley complete hardware, software, and support for the Allen Bradley equipment.

6. E FFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION:

CENWP-OD-V completed an online search on GSA Advantage, DOD E-Mall and general internet searches in trying to locate this requested piece of equipment.

7. A CTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION:

CENWP-OD-V has searched for capable vendors who can supply the required equipment. This searched has returned no other vendors other than North Coast Electric, which is the only authorized distributer of Rockwell Automation-Allen Bradley

8. M ARKET RESEARCH:

Market research will be ongoing, ensuring to review the market annually to determine if any other possible vendors can meet the requirements of CENWP-OD-V

9. I NTERESTED SOURCES:

The only interested and qualified source is:

North Coast Electric

10. PROCUREMENT HISTORY:

a. Previous contract history:

Procurement history shows that Rockwell Automation-Allen Bradley hardware and software has been purchased by NWP, Portland District’s Hydro Design Center, and Construction branches. The purchases include the digital governor controls upgrade (NWD wide);

navigation lock controls upgrade; house station service PLC’s; SCADA PLC upgrade that include past, current and future projects.

Past Purchases:

Contract No. W9127N20P0120 - – Cougar variable frequency drive and associated components Contract No. W9127N19P0176 – - Software & Hardware – The Dalles Dam Contract No. W9127N19P0112 - – A-B View Studio & Software – The Dalles Dam Contract No. W9127N19P0050 - – Software & Hardware - HDC Contract No. W9127N19P0047 - – A-B Factory Talk – John Day Dam Contract No. W9127N18P0105 - – Software & Hardware – The Dalles Dam

Two letters are attached from Rockwell Automation regarding authorized distributors for Rockwell Automation-Allen Bradley products. At the time of this procurement, there are three additional procurements in process for Allen Bradley equipment at the various Projects.

b. Acquisition data availability. N/A

c. Unusual and compelling urgency. N/A

d. Subcontracting competition. N/A

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

11. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION:

I certify that this J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME: Kevin D. Flores DATE: 30 AUG 2021

TITLE: Contract Specialist

APPROVAL

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of the purchase of the lifting cable and power cables for one Amacan PA4 800- 540/1008 UTG1 KSB pump on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), subject to the availability of funds, and provided the property herein described has otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

NAME: Theodore Blume DATE: 30 AUG 2021

TITLE: Contracting Officer