B.04.28 J&A Brand Name Opto22.pdf

Control No. 20-0053

BRAND NAME DETERMINATION

OPTO 22 EQUIPMENT

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE LOCATION: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District

(CENWW-CT) 201 North 3rd, Walla Walla, WA 99362.

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: Approval is being requested for a new firm fixed price contract with Opto 22 to procure name brand products, which are compatible for use in the existing GDACS system for McNary Dam.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES OR NATURE OF CONSTRUCTION: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has requested the purchase of Opto 22 products which is for the installation of GDACS, estimated value of this procurement is $280,460.

Manufacturer Part Number Description Qty Total

Opto22 SNAP-PAC-EB2 Opto22 Simple Ethernet IO Brain 75

Opto22 SNAP-PAC-RCK16 Opto22 16 Module Rack 75

Opto22 PS5-24DC 24VDC to 5VDC Power Supply 67

Opto22 SNAP-IAC5 4 Channel 90-140V DI Module 493

Opto22 SNAP-IDC5 4 Channel 10-32V DI Module 25

Opto22 SNAP-ODC5A-I 5-200 VDC CH Isolated Digital Output Module 58

Opto22 SNAP-OAC5 12-250VAC Digital Output Module 9

Opto22 SNAP-AIMA-I +/- 20 mA 2-CH Isolated Analog Input Module 235

Opto22 SNAP-AOA-28 0-20mA Analog Output Module 25

Opto22 SNAP-AIRTD-10 10 Ohm Copper 2 Input RTD Module 264

Opto22 SNAP-AIRTD 100 Ohm Platinum 2 Input RTD Module 6

Opto22 SNAP-TEX-DRC10 Din Rail adapter clip for rack, 10 pack 40

Opto22 SNAP-PSDIN Din Rail Adapter for PS5 Power Supplies & PS24 88

Opto22

SNAP-TEX-

REC10W End Caps, 10 pack 18

Opto22

SNAP-TEX-

RCKCAP

Rack Connector Cap, 16 Pack ((all modules filled; these are just spares) 9

Opto22 SNAP-STRAPB Jumper Strap for Digital IO Modules, 10 pack 58

Opto22 SNAP-PS24 120VAC to 24VDC Power Supply 23

Opto22 SNAP-PS5 110VAC to 5VDC Power Supply 11

Opto22 SNAP-TEX-32 32 Point Breakout Board for SNAP IO Modules for SS 16

Opto22 SNAP-TEX-CBE6

8 wire cable for SNAP IO Modules, even terminals connected 55

4. AUTHORITY CITED:

10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (c) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

FAR 11.105(a)(1), Items Particular to One Manufacturer. The particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government ' s requirements , and market research indicates other companies ' similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency' s needs.

5. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED:

a. Background: The equipment requested will be used to replace end of life components, which are no longer supported by Opto 22, at McNary Dam for the Powerhouse Control System Upgrade as part of the McNary Digital Governors, Exciters, and Powerhouse Controls Upgrade project for Walla Walla district.

GDACS is the automated power plant monitoring and control system for controlling power generation from hydropower plants and other federal power plants that are often linked to systems that fall under the requirements of Title 6 USC for cyber security, including Title 6 USC 131-134, protection of critical equipment.

b. Justification: Opto 22 brand name products will be installed in support of North American Electric

Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Version 5 cybersecurity requirements. Only Opto 22 brand name products are compatible with the existing equipment that is used to communicate to the existing network. The system is essential for communication, security, control, and protection of critical power system infrastructure at the McNary plant.

c. Impact: Without the installation of Opto 22 brand name products, critical plant assets that are currently vulnerable to cyber attack and non-compliant with NERC CIP V5 cybersecurity requirements will remain out of compliance, which may subject the plant to future compliance and enforcement activities.

d. Alternatives: GDACS currently does not support equivalent alternatives to Opto 22 brand name products.

Significant research and development costs would be required to make the system compatible with an alternative brand name product, including but not limited to: analysis of alternatives, system prototyping, system design, system testing, installation, and personnel training costs.

Use of an alternative product at McNary would also make the plant’s SCADA system architecture differ from other GDACS installations along the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS), which would likely increase long term maintenance and support costs.

For these reasons, the US Army Corps of Engineers does not believe an alternative product could be selected without causing unreasonable government expense.

6. DETERMINATION OF FAIR AND REASONABLE COSTS: Price competition should result in a fair and reasonable price; however, no contract will be awarded unless the price is determined fair and reasonable.

7. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION: The GDACS configuration requires use of these specified items.

Due to the need for compatibility of existing equipment we must use this brand name products. All sources responding that can provide name brand items will be considered.

8. ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION: All sources responding that can provide name brand items will be considered.

9. MARKET RESEARCH: Research shows Opto 22 brand name products is the only identified product compatible with the existing system for this installation phase. Other sources have been vetted to meet current needs, but there is no alternative available without complete system replacement with an equivalent product.

10. CONTRACT SPECIALIST: I certify that the information supporting this brand name determination is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge based on the supporting data provided by technical or requirements personnel.

Prepared by: Valerie Reller Title: Contract Specialist Signature: ____________________________

11. DETERMINATION: In accordance with the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and based upon the foregoing, I hereby determine that a brand name procurement is authorized and is in the best interest of the Government.

Approved by: Sara Edwards Signature: ____________________________ Title: Contracting Officer

Reviewed by: Theresa Hampson Title: Attorney/Advisor Signature: ____________________________