B02.0 2.3 SOLE SOURCE SAT MEMORANDUM VFD SIGNED__Redacted.pdf

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MEMORANDUM TO THE RECORD

Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN

ACQUISITION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

I. BACKGROUND:

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

The proposed requirement is to procure the following:

(Variable Frequency Drive)VFD 50/60 HP, 480 VOLT, ETHERNET

CONNECT. (4)

VFD PARAMETER UNIT (3)

DC LINK CHOKE 75KW 480 VOLT (4)

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:

A. _X_ ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE FAR 6.302-1:

VFD kit is a computer that runs an electric motor. These must be programmed in order to properly run the motor to which they are connected. Each manufacturer has their own proprietory software in which our engineers would have to take training classes and spend time conducting training on the particular unit. Additionally they would have to spend time learning how to troubleshoot malfunctions with the particular unit. engineer’s are already trained and familiar with VFD so, no further training will be needed. is in the process of standardizing the fleet and only utilizing VFD’s. Current requirement of is a direct replacement of currently used OEM VFD. Substantial duplication of cost to the Government is not expected to be recovered through competition. Therefore, this requirement is sole source to and its authorized dealers.