A.02. J&A Sole Source W912EE26PA056_Redacted.pdf

Control #: MVK-2026-0066

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Agency:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District Contracting Office, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183-3435.

2. Description of Action:

This action requests a new firm-fixed price, sole-source contract for the procurement of supplies and services for the Narrows Powerplant. The requirement is for three (3) Basler DECS-2100 Front-end Retrofit Kits, along with associated components and technical support services including installation supervision, commissioning, and training. The estimated value is $ This requirement is being procured as a sole source to Basler Electric Company, LLC (CAGE: 97520).

Description of Supplies/Services:

Narrows Powerplant has a requirement to purchase Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) components to retrofit existing Basler front-end exciters on main unit generators 1-3. The scope includes furnishing three (3) Basler DECS-2100 Front-end Retrofit Kits, installation supervision, field commissioning, and other items as detailed in the Statement of Work.

3. Authority Cited:

Authority permitting other than full and open competition for this requirement is 10 U.S.C.

§3204(a)(1) and RFO 12.102.

12.102 Restricting competition.

Document decisions to restrict competition, including the use of brand-name descriptions without allowing for “equal” products, as follows:

(b) For acquisitions valued over the SAT, prepare a written justification and obtain approval of the justification as described in 6.104.

4. Reason for Authority Cited:

The Vicksburg District requires Basler DECS-2100 Front-end Retrofit Kits for the Narrows Powerplant. The specifications in the Statement of Work state these components were selected because they are compatible with the existing Cutler-Hammer exciter system components.

Using these specific kits is necessary to retrofit the existing Basler front-end exciters on main unit generators 1-3. This ensures operational integrity and is critical for the successful upgrade of the generator units. The exciter system's reliability is critical. Failure of the exciter controls would force main generator units 1-3 out of service, making them unable to produce electrical power and resulting in a mission-critical failure and lost revenue. There are no viable alternatives. Only engineers licensed and trained through the Basler company are qualified to commission their proprietary exciter systems.

5. Efforts to Obtain Competition:

No competition is available. Basler is the only vendor that manufactures and commissions the upgrade kits for the original Eaton Cutler-Hammer exciter system now owned by Basler. A notice of intent was posted in which no responses were received.

6. Actions to Increase Competition:

This justification supports a discrete, one-time requirement. Future requirements for similar systems will be subject to new market research and acquisition planning to foster competition where possible.

7. Market Research:

Market research was performed for similar projects. While regional representatives for Basler components were found, no other vendors, retailers, or suppliers offering the required Basler upgrade components could be found. This confirms that Basler is the only source.

8. Interested Sources:

The only interested and capable source is Basler Electric Company.

9. Other Facts:

a. Procurement History: This is a new requirement with no direct prior procurement history.

b. Technical Certification: The technical requirement for specific, compatible components is certified by the engineering and operational staff at Narrows Powerplant.

c. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: A determination of fair and reasonable cost will be made based on market research, a government estimate, and/or a comparison of proposed prices.

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

Name:

Title: Signature:

11. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this requirement is fair and reasonable based on the Government’s estimate.

Name: Dustin G. Cannada Title: Contracting Officer Signature:

12. Legal Sufficiency: The justification and authorization for the procurement of this requirement

Equipment Blanket Purchase Agreement basis pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C.

§3204(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 12.102. This has been determined legally sufficient.

Office of Counsel

APPROVAL

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of this requirement pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 12.102. Funds are available under PR&C W807PM61388221. As the Contracting Officer, I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief

Name: Dustin G. Cannada Title: Contracting Officer Signature: