EURAFSWA AMI JA_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for the Department of the Navy's Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) EURAFSWA to acquire specific brand-name equipment for their Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program. The specific brand-name items include Schneider Electric PowerLogic ION 8650 and 7650 electric meters, Schneider Electric PM 850 Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), AirMagnet model A5200 Wireless Intrusion Detection Sensors (WIDS), and Firetide Model 7010 radios. The estimated value is $1,800,000, and the procurement is being conducted under a sole-source authority due to the need to maintain compatibility with the existing AMI network and avoid significant integration risks and costs.

The J&A justifies the single-source procurement by highlighting that using different metering and wireless devices would result in substantial integration challenges, potential network compatibility issues, and increased administrative and maintenance costs. The document emphasizes that these specific devices have been used in the Naval Warfare Command (NETWARCOM) Information Assurance accreditation and are essential for maintaining the existing AMI network's integrity. The Navy plans to provide and install these products through competitively awarded contracts, and while no additional market research was conducted, they will assess potential competition for future requirements if another source emerges.