A02 - Limiting_Competition_Under_25Q2065 Redacted.pdf

This is a Market Research Form (MFR) for limiting competition under Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for a brand name purchase of Eaton and Killark electrical panels and parts by the U.S. Army Contracting Command at Rock Island Arsenal. The purchase order (W44W9M431700S) is for specific Eaton and Killark electrical panels including Eaton 600A Nema 1 208V 3PH 4 Wire Panel, Eaton 800A Nema 3R 208V 3PH 4 Wire Panel, Eaton 800A Nema 1 480v 3PH 4 Wire Panel, Eaton 1200A Nema 3R 480v 3PH 4 Wire Panel, and various Killark panels.

The justification cites that Eaton and Killark panels meet MCAAP's PW Engineering Department specifications and have been previously installed for redundancy. The market research was conducted on 11/19/2024 with an IGCE created to support pricing. The action is classified as a brand name restriction over $30K that will be redacted and posted with the solicitation. Price reasonableness will be determined through comparison of competitive quotes received in response to the brand name solicitation. The procurement requires public display and synopsis requirements per FAR 5.101 and 5.203.