4. Brand Name Justification Letter.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

SOURCE SELECTION SENSITIVE

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 628 CONS

Project/Program Name: Federal Pacific Pad-Mounted 15kV Switchgears

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $0.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

CLIN0001: 1 Each Federal Pacific 15 KV, 95KV BIL - DEAD-FRONT PSE 3, PART NUMBER:

PSE-3-42100

CLIN0002: 1 Each Federal Pacific 15 KV, 95KV BIL - DEAD-FRONT PSE 9, PART NUMBER:

PSE-9-44222

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

Federal Pacific PSE series pad mounted high voltage switchgear ensures seamless integration with our current high voltage grid, eliminating potential issues related to interoperability that may arise with different manufacturers and different compartment designs. Opting for a single-source brand simplifies the maintenance and operation processes. Standardizing the high voltage equipment across all residential areas allows for consistent procedures, training, and spare parts management. This streamlining enhances operational efficiency and reduces the complexity associated with dealing with multiple product lines and suppliers.

Choosing Federal Pacific PSE series switchgear as the sole brand a seamless replacement to our current switchgear without the necessity of replacing other major components in our electrical infrastructure.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

The switchgears specified in the purchase proposal have been carefully selected based on their compatibility with existing high voltage base grid systems and infrastructure.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

The decision to opt for a single-source brand is rooted in the advantages of compatibility, streamlined replacement. This approach ensures a cohesive and efficient implementation of our high voltage equipment while minimizing potential risks associated with product variability.

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Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

12-Aug-2024

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

SSgt Mikel R. Sessions

Signature of Contracting Officer

November 2018 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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