A.02.05 Brand Name Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

(SOLE SOURCE/BRAND NAME ITEM UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

THRESHOLD)

1. CONTRACTING AGENCY: US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Little Rock District (CESWL-

CT) 700 W. Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72203.

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: The proposed action is for the utilization of brand name equipment, iFIX HMI/ SCADA, in support of the execution of a new firm-fixed price services contract for the

SCADA Upgrade at Montgomery Point Lock and Dam and Dardanelle Lock and Dam.

The iFIX HMI/ SCADA software will be upgraded at both locations. The total estimated value of these items is $100,000.00. Civil Works funding will be utilized for this project.

3. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS: iFIX HMI/ SCADA systems are used to monitor and change conditions of the spillway gates. This changes the river flow and maintains the required navigation pool.

4. AUTHORITY CITED: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The agency’s need is for a brand-name item.

5. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED: The SCADA software SWL currently uses is iFIX HMI/

SCADA. This is the only software that is currently compatible with our hardware; other control systems include technical differences. To ensure continued compatibility, SWL needs to renew the licensing for iFIX HMI/ SCADA and upgrade the software to its latest version.

6. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN AND INCREASE COMPETITION: The requirement for the iFIX HMI/

SCADA software will be included within the Performance Work Statement for SCADA Upgrade at

Montgomery Point Lock and Dam and Dardanelle Lock and Dam. In accordance with FAR 5.101 and

5.102, competition will be obtained by posting a solicitation for the SCADA Upgrade at Montgomery

Point Lock and Dam and Dardanelle Lock and Dam on SAM. Offerors will be provided no less than 10 days to submit quotes. A copy of this approved justification will be posted along with the solicitation.

7. FAIR AND REASONABLE COST DETERMINATION: A determination of price fairness and reasonableness will be made based on competition, and if required, an Independent Government Estimate and internet catalog pricing.

8. MARKET RESEARCH: A quick Internet search for iFIX HMI/ SCADA indicates that this brand name material is only available for purchase from General Engineering.

9. APPROVAL: Based on the foregoing, it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government to include this brand name requirement within Solicitation W9127S21Q0070 for the SCADA Upgrade at

Montgomery Point Lock and Dam and Dardanelle Lock and Dam.

10. TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION:

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

NAME AND TITLE: Aaron C. Turner, Facility Operations Specialist

SIGNATURE:

11. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

“I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.”

NAME AND TITLE: Joseph C. Daniels, Contracting Officer

SIGNATURE: