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WBR 1406.303-1 Template 1 eFile - B02

(04/2021)

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

In accordance with FAR 6.302 or FAR 13.501(a), the proposed contractual action is pursuant to the statutory authority identified in paragraph 4. This template is required for actions over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (unless the procurement is acquired as a limited source IAW FAR 8.405-6 or is an Exception to Fair Opportunity IAW FAR 16.505(b)(2)).

1. Agency and Contracting Activity (FAR 6.303-2(b)(1)).

Bureau of Reclamation, California Great Basin Acquisitions Services, Supplies and Services Branch 2800 Cottage Way Sacramento, CA 95825

2. Nature/Description of Action (FAR 6.303-2(b)(2)).

This is a firm fixed price service contract to measure, refurbish, and modify Large Vertical Hydro Generator Bearings for the Central California Area Office (CCAO).

3. Description of Supplies/Services (FAR 6.303-2(b)(3)).

CCAO requires a contract to inspect and repair twelve (12) spare thrust bearing shoes (TBS), one (1) turbine guide bearing (TGB), and eighteen (18) upper guide bearings (UGB). The twelve TBS need to be inspected, re-babbitted if necessary, and high-pressure lube (HPL) system of each shoe needs to be tested and repaired. The TGB needs to be inspected, re-babbitted if necessary, and final machined to match the other existing TGBs installed at the Folsom Powerplant generators. The UGB need to be inspected, rear pivot point inserts need to be checked, and where necessary re-babbitted if necessary, inserts replaced and machined to match Folsom Powerplant generators.

The total dollar value of this contract is estimated to be .

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4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.303- 2(b)(4)). (Check one)

Authority FAR Coverage Application 41 U.S.C. 1901 FAR 13.501 Only one responsible source using Simplified

Acquisition Procedures (above SAT but at or below $7.5M)

41 U.S.C. 1903 FAR 13.501 Special emergency procurement authority

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) FAR 6.302-1(c) Application for brand-name descriptions

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2) FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) FAR 6.302-3 Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental or research capability; or expert services

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(4) FAR 6.302-4 International Agreement 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(5) FAR 6.302-5 Authorized or required by statute 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(6) FAR 6.302-6 National Security 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(7) FAR 6.302-7 Public Interest

5. Demonstration of Contractor’s Unique Qualifications (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5)).

Kingsbury is the creator and owner of the Intellectual Property of this design. The design is the thrust bearing lubrication port. Originally, the Folsom Powerplant generators had different lubrication ports, and Kingsbury created a new design that helped increase the wear and better distribution for the lubrication port. The high pressure oil lubrication port is proprietary to Kingsbury and they are the only reasonably responsible contractor that can meet manufacturing tolerances and quality required.

6. Description of efforts made to maximize competition (FAR 6.303-2(b)(6)).

An intent to sole source notice was posted on SAM.gov on 12/01/2023 and received one response from one vendor when it closed on 12/14/2023. The posting detailed technical specifications of the requirement. The notice stated firms provide evidence demonstrating ability to meet the stated requirement. The one response received did not meet the stated requirement.

states the firm was involved in recent bearing projects but does not provide evidence in the letter or resume that the firm has experience inspecting, manufacturing, designing, or repairing hydro bearings or any bearings. Firms responding to the intent to sole source were instructed that they “must provide evidence in sufficient detail to demonstrate the respondent’s ability to meet the stated requirement,” however, 140R2024Q0026 Page 3 of 4 eFile - B02

(04/2021) this vendor has not provided adequate evidence to demonstrate they can perform the services. Additionally, the firm’s email states they are a small business entering the repair and maintenance, replacement, and refurbishment of hydro equipment. As this company is entering the field and did not provide sufficient evidence of their capabilities, it is determined that will not have the extensive experience required to meet the needs of the customer.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost (FAR 6.303-2(b)(7)).

The contracting office will evaluate the price proposed is fair and reasonable IAW evaluation techniques at FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(iv).

8. Description of Market Research Conducted (FAR 6.303-2(b)(8)).

Market research conducted validated that Kingsbury, Inc is the only qualified company to repair the bearings of the thrust bearing shoes at the Folsom Powerplant. A sole source intent notice was posted on SAM.gov in an effort to invite other vendors, but the one response stated they would have the repairs done at a qualified supplier facility.

According to the COR/CCAO Mechanical Engineer, the only qualified company that can repair the bearings is Kingsbury, because the high pressure oil lubrication is proprietary to Kingsbury.

As stated above, did not provide evidence that their firm had experience inspecting, manufacturing, designing or repairing hydro bearings or any bearings. stated they were a small business entering the repair and maintenance, replacement and refurbishment of hydro equipment, and extensive experience is required to meet the needs of this requirement.

9. Any Other Supporting Facts (FAR 6.303-2(b)(9)).

No other supporting facts at this time.

10. Listing of Interested Sources (FAR 6.303-2(b)(10)).

Kingsbury, Inc.

Sacramento R&S Div 209 Burns Drive Yuba City, CA 95991

11. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition (FAR 6.303-2(b)(11)).

The high-pressure lubrication system and thrust shoes were designed and fabricated by Kingsbury, Inc. Kingsbury is the only reasonably responsible contractor that can meet