JA 02 - Disconnect Switches (Redacted).pdf

This Justification and Approval (J&A) document details a non-competitive procurement for 480V, 4,000A Shielding Disconnect Switches (SDS) for the Cape Cod Space Force Station (CCSFS) in Bourne, MA. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New England District is the contracting activity, seeking Electric Power, Inc. (EPI) as the sole source provider. The SDS will be installed in Building 4 to provide critical protection from High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) events, meeting MIL STD 188-125-1A requirements. The project is part of a construction contract to replace aging power generation infrastructure, with the solicitation (W912WJ26RA002) expected to be awarded in FY2026 and construction completed in FY2030.

Market research conducted in May 2025 confirmed EPI as the only manufacturer capable of meeting the technical specifications, with a novel shielding mechanism that cuts off electromagnetic energy. A Notice of Intent (NOI) was posted on 31 July 2025 for 15 days with no alternative sources expressing interest. The procurement is justified as critical to the PAVE PAWS mission, a defense network with strategically positioned early warning radars. Any unscheduled downtime would risk national security, making the specific SDS technology essential for continuous operation of this national defense facility.