Brand Name - Evapco - Justification for Posting w RFQ.docx

Single Source Justification Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Simplified Acquisitions

(Purchase Request Number 22WA144022)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting office.

Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Desert Southwest Region (DSW) Procurement Office, 615 S. 43rd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009

2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.

This cooling tower replacement project requires brand name cooling towers (Evapco cooling tower Model number USS 19-3I6). This is a firm-fixed price procurement. The existing cooling towers have reached end-of-lifecycle status. The old towers are requiring more costly repairs and routine maintenance as they age. Replacement cooling towers will be much more efficient and the design with the fan on the top will require less maintenance and repairs compared to the existing towers.

3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

There are a total of three cooling towers. One HVAC cooling tower (tower one) has already been replaced. Evapco cooling tower Model number USS 19-3I6 is the brand name and model number of Unit 1. Units 2 and 3 should be identical. All cooling towers should match for ease of maintenance and repair parts being identical. Not having to purchase and keep in stock several manufacturers repair parts will result in cost-savings to the Government. Additionally, cooling tower units 2 and 3 must work seamlessly with the existing chillers that each tower will be connected to. Cooling tower unit 1, which was recently replaced, has already proven to work with the existing chiller equipment.

Though the cooling towers are a brand name requirement, the solicitation for this tower replacement project is being solicited for competitive quotes.