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This is a Brand Name/Sole Source Justification form (SAM filing) for a procurement requiring specific components for an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system. The government is procuring three items: one IntraPack Battery Cabinet (part number IP6-48H505-288-1-2D300), 48 Enersys Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries (part number 12HX505FR), and two Schneider Electric 300A DC Breakers (part number LGL37040D30ACSO). These items are designated as supplies rather than services and represent minimum government requirements verified by certifying technical personnel.
The justification for sole-source procurement under FAR 13.106-1(b)(ii) is based on particular brand-name item requirements. The government establishes that the Enersys batteries and IntraPack cabinet components are Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified power cells engineered exclusively for the Schneider Electric Symmetra PX 250/500 UPS system currently installed and operational in the ADN (network). The batteries meet exact physical dimensions, terminal configurations, and discharge/recharge profiles required by the system. Substituting alternate brands would alter thermal profiles and impedance, risking catastrophic system failure, thermal runaway (fire hazard), or power load drops during critical network events. Additionally, the components utilize proprietary firmware and hardware architecture with specialized Battery Management System communication protocols not available in competing products. The justification also notes that introducing non-brand-name components would void manufacturer warranties and preventative maintenance agreements. The government certifies no plans exist to compete future contracts for these supply types, though future competition feasibility will be assessed. The contracting officer, Wren Kelsey Rebecca CA, approved this sole-source justification on June 23, 2026.
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REV 11-2023
FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order. [When utilizing this exception, the rationale shall describe why the relationship between the initial order and the follow-on is logical (e.g., in terms of scope, period of performance, or value).]
FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.
FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(E) For orders exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, a statute expressly authorizes or requires that the purchase be made from a specified source.
FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F) In accordance with section 1331 of Public Law 111-240 ( 15 U.S.C.
644(r)), contracting officers may, at their discretion, set aside orders for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3). When setting aside orders for small business concerns, the specific small business program eligibility requirements identified in part 19 apply.
FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(G) For DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, the order satisfies one of the exceptions permitting the use of other than full and open competition listed in 6.302 ( 10 U.S.C.
3406(c)(5)). The public interest exception shall not be used unless Congress is notified in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(7).
3. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Regulatory Authority.
a.) The Items Described in Paragraph 1 Must Be Compatible In All Aspects (Form, Fit And Function) With Existing Systems Presently Installed.
b.) A Patent, Copyright, or Proprietary Data Limits Competition.
Form, Fit, and Function: The Enersys 12HX505-FR batteries are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified power cells for the specific Schneider Electric model UPS and IntraPack battery cabinet. They meet the exact physical dimensions (form), terminal configurations (fit), and discharge/recharge profiles (function) required by the Symmetra PX UPS system. Utilizing an alternate brand of battery alters the internal thermal profile and impedance of the battery string, which can lead to catastrophic system failure, thermal runaway (fire hazard), or dropped power loads during a critical network event.
Proprietary Interoperability & Architecture: The existing Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) supporting the ADN is a Schneider Electric Symmetra PX 250/500.
This system utilizes a highly integrated, proprietary firmware and hardware architecture. The requested IntraPack Battery Cabinet and 300A DC Breakers are exact matches with the existing UPS components already installed and in operation in the ADN and are engineered exclusively to interface with the Symmetra PX main frame. Other make and model components do not possess the proprietary communication protocols required by the UPS’s internal Battery Management System (BMS) to monitor health, manage load distribution, and execute automated failovers.
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