Fluid Cooler JA Addendum Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) addendum authorizing the addition of Apex Pinnacle Corp as an approved source under 41 U.S.C. § 1901. The addendum modifies an existing contract for industrial fluid coolers to add Apex Pinnacle Corp (CAGE 0REY5), located at 326 Water Street, Binghamton, New York 13901, as an authorized distributor.

The procurement requires an industrial fluid cooler with National Stock Number 4420-01-578-2232, available through multiple manufacturers and suppliers including Trustmaster of Texas (CAGE 65848, Part Number P16149), Fluid Power Solutions (CAGE 4AD78, Part Number SRCS2448-96171), and the newly approved Apex Pinnacle Corp (Part Number APX-SRCS2448-96171). The justification cites cost savings and increased competition among approved sources as the rationale for the addition, noting that Apex Pinnacle's authorization allows direct quoting from the OEM as an authorized distributor, potentially reducing costs compared to passthrough arrangements. Apex Pinnacle was approved as a source and added on July 20, 2026, based on an authorization of distribution letter provided by American Industrial Heat Transfer, the OEM. The contracting officer, Jessica Sheaffer, signed and certified the addendum on August 10, 2026. All other terms of the original J&A remain unchanged.