Paint_Booth_Inserts_BLDG_674_Brand_Name_Justification_Redacted.pdf

BRAND NAME

Paint Booth Control Programmable t ogic Controller

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) are used in building 674 tel> control the existing four paint booth insert air and humidity handling equipment. One PLC controller shall be required for each of the three new paint inserts. PLC controllers shall be manufactured by Allen-Bra(:lley model number 1769-L35E with Compact RS Logix 5000 version 17 software. The estimated cost of each PLC controller is- for an estimated total o~

2. JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLICITING FROM A BRAND NAME

Paint booth inserts with temperature and humidity control are com lex pieces of equipment and will be easier to maintain if PLCs for all new and existing paint booths are the same. If new the paint booth insert PLCs are not the same as existing booth PLCs, 309MXSS maintenance mechanics will need additional software, training, and spare parts. The cost of additional software, training, and spare parts will far exceed the - initial cost of new PLCs for three new paint booth inserts. The seven paint booths in building 674 will be more difficult to maintain result in more paint booth down pme and less aircraft production time.

3. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION

Market research was used to determine if there are other PLC manufacturers that use the same software and spare parts as the existing PLC's. Allen Bradley PLC's can be purchased from multiple companies/distributors.

4. STEPS TO PRECLUDE FUTURE SINGLE SOURCE A WARDS

After this contract, there will be no additional paint booth inserts in building 674 to require additional PLCs.

S. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S DETERMINATION

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