A16_-_JOFOC_-_Centrifuge_Decanter_Maintenance_-_Signed_1.pdf

JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER $10,000 ($2,000/$2500 for Construction/Services) AND

UP TO $250,000

(See FAR 13.106-1)

Date: 11/14/2023 PR Number: 0040643831

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and its intended use (include the anticipated cost): The El Portal Wastewater Treatment Plant (EPWWTP) Centrifuge system is manufactured by Alfa Laval. The two Sharples DS308 decanters are in need of major service. This will include replacing all bearings, seals, and O-rings. The operation requires the decanters to spin at very high speeds to dewater the sludge that is pumped from the digesters. Alfa Laval has specialized trained service technicians that provide the service of the two decanters. It is critical that the service is done correctly to avoid major damage that would cause a great disruption to operations ability to remove solids from the digester.

Estimated Cost: $33,000-$38,000

2. Sole Source Justification rationale (Check one and explain below):

_X__ Only one responsible source.

___ Urgent and compelling circumstances exist. Include critical delivery or performance dates, and when you became aware of the requirement. Provide a specific statement of the impact on Government operations, financial or otherwise, if the required delivery or performance dates are not met.

___Other

Explain: Alfa Laval is the manufacturer (OEM) of the centrifuges and is the sole authorized provider for the service and parts. Also, the specialized trained service technicians are familiar with the two decanters. It is critical that the service is done correctly to avoid major damage that would cause a great disruption to operations ability to remove solids from the digester. Alfa Laval will not warrant repairs performed by anyone other than Alfa Laval.

3. Market Research.

The El Portal Wastewater Treatment Plant (EPWWTP) Centrifuge system is manufactured by Alfa Laval, who is the sole authorized provider of the parts & service. Attached is Alfa Laval’s sole source letter.

Contact: Maria Sexton – Field Service Coordinator Tel direct: 215-443-4254 – Fax: 804-545-2060 Maria.sexton@alfalaval.com

4. If this is a determination for sole source, the contracting officer certifies:

a. Only one source is available, or urgent and compelling circumstances exist.

b. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable using the price analysis techniques described in FAR Part 13.106-3(a).

Type or Print Name: Katie Bablitch___ Title: Project Officer

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date) ___________________________

____________________Type or Print Name: ______________________ Contracting Officer

(Signature)_______________________________________(Date)______________________

Over $25,000:(if applicable)

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date) ______________________

Warranted Individual 1 Level Above Contracting Officer

KATHERINE

BABLITCH

Digitally signed by

KATHERINE BABLITCH

Date: 2024.01.08 06:33:54 -08'00'

Timothy D. Modjeski

01/08/2023