Sole_Source_Justification_for_posting.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. AGENCY INFORMATION

USDA, Forest Service

Forest Products Laboratory (FPL)

One Gifford Pinchot Drive

Madison, WI 53726-2398

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED

a. Acquisition, by noncompetitive contract, of services to repair (by replacement) the Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) existing D Squared 2500 Amp switchboard. The Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) is the national research laboratory of the United States Forest Service, which is part of USDA.

b. Proposed vendor: Square D through Crescent Electric

3. DESCRIPTION OF WORK, INCLUDING ESTIMATED VALUE

a. History: The purpose of the project is to upgrade an existing fusible switch and retrofit with a fixed mounted circuit breaker to address safety concerns. The bolted pressure switch is the main disconnect for facilities at FPL. For safety and warranty issues the old component must be replaced by components of the same company, Square D. Square D will not work directly with the Government and has offered through their local partner Crescent Electric. Square D will provide the materials and some of the labor requirements of the contract, but they will only be provided through the Crescent Electric contract.

b. Reason for the proposed Action: The existing switch is outdated and a safety concern in the event that power needs to be disconnected at the FPL. The circuit breaker is brand name mandatory to maintain current configurations/controls.

The circuit breakers must conform to the design, materials, size, and operations requirements as they pertain to the electrical switchboard panels at the FPL.

c. General description of requirement: Remove (1) existing 2500A Bolt-Loc 480

VAC, three phase fusible switch and retrofit with (1) fixed mounted circuit breaker. The circuit breakers will allow an immediate discontinuation of electrical flow. The reliability of the circuit breakers is critical to mission and personnel safety.

d. Estimated Value: $40,000.00

4. STATUTORY AUTHORITY

The authority permitting other than full and open competition in this acquisition is:

a. FAR 6.302-1(a)(2),Only One Responsible Source, under the Application in

6.302-1(b)(1)(i). This authority allows for other than full and open competition when “there is a reasonable basis to conclude that the agency’s minimum needs can only be satisfied by Unique Supplies or services available from only one source or only one supplier with unique capabilities.”

5. PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATIONS

The original system is comprised of Square D components and the repairs and upgrades must be compatible with the original system. In addition to the components themselves, the work/labor must be completed by an approved Square D source in order to maintain the system performance and warranty. While Square D will not directly offer for the

Government, they did offer through Crescent Electric. With an award to Crescent, Square D will provide parts, labor and honor the maintenance and warranty agreements for the system.

6. EFFORTS MADE TO OBTAIN COMPETITION

No other provider would be a feasible option, no other efforts were made to obtain competition.

7. DETERMINATION THAT ANTICIPATED COST WILL BE FAIR AND

REASONABLE

This determination will be made by the Contacting Officer at the time of award.

8. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET SURVEY

This item is brand name mandatory to maintain current configurations/controls. The circuit breakers must conform to the design, materials, size, and operations requirements as they pertain to the electrical switchboard panels at the FPL. The circuit breakers will allow an immediate discontinuation of electrical flow. The reliability of the circuit breakers is critical to mission and personnel safety.

9. OTHER INTERESTED SOURCES

None.

10. ACTIONS TO OVER COME BARRIERS TO COMPETITION

In future procurements of this matter, we will re-examine the marketplace to determine if other companies have been certified by the software developer to provide this type of service. Currently, no other qualified source is available and no subcontracting opportunities exist.

As required by FAR 6.302-1, the undersigned does herby certify that the data and information provided to support this recommendation for acquisition of laboratory casework, without providing for full and open competition, is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Prepared by: XXSDSDSDSDSDS Date:

Angela Hanz

As Contracting Officer, I concur with this reasoning and the price is fair and reasonable.

Date: 28 July 2016

Colleen Reittinger, Contracting Officer