A.02. KO Determination_Thompson CAT_Enid Excavator.pdf

JA CONTROL NUMBER:

MVK-2026-0064

Contracting Officer (KO) Determination in accordance with RFO 12.102(a) – Restricting 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 requirement is being sole sourced to Thompson Machinery Commerce Corporation (CAGE Code: 0ZJ90). The estimated value for this requirement is $34,112.44.

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

The Enid Lake Field Office requires a contractor to provide all labor, tools, equipment, transportation, parts, materials, and other incidentals necessary for removing the worn-out parts and installing new parts on the undercarriage of the 324D CAT Excavator – Serial No.

0JJG01045. The contractor will supply and install specific OEM parts including idlers, rollers, links, sprockets, and associated hardware, as well as replace gaskets and reseal the track adjuster. USACE personnel will deliver the unit to the certified Dealership from the Enid Lake Project and retrieve it upon completion. All work shall be completed within 90 days of award.

4. Authority Cited:

Authority permitting soliciting from a single source is RFO 12.102(a).

(a) For acquisitions valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), document the decision that only one source is available and the basis for the decision.

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

This requirement necessitates that the equipment be serviced at a certified CAT Dealership to ensure all replacement parts (Idlers, Rollers, Track Links, Sprockets, etc.) and labor meet Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications for the 324D CAT Excavator. Utilizing a certified dealership ensures the 90-day limited warranty on parts and installation is valid and honored. Due to the requirement for certified dealership facilities and OEM compliance Thompson Machinery has been identified as the only local authorized source capable of supporting this requirement.

6. Market Research:

Market Research has determined that while other heavy equipment vendors exist, the specific requirement for a certified CAT Dealership to supply OEM parts and provide warranted installation restricts the pool of capable sources to the authorized regional dealer.

JA CONTROL NUMBER:

MVK-2026-0064

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: David Sparks Title: Technical POC Signature: ________________________________

APPROVAL

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of this requirement from Thompson CAT pursuant to RFO 12.102(a). Funds are available under PR&C W807PM61759960.

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