JA Brand Name_ Essayons Salt Water Pump_Redacted.pdf

Control Number: NWP-25-031 v4, 5 Jan 2015; previous version obsolete

Justification Review Document for Other than Full and Open Competition - FAR Part 13

Program/Equipment: Dredge Essayons General Service Salt Water Pump Procurement

Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g. urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).

Amount: The estimated cost of this acquisition is

Prepared by:

Typed Name: Julia Carlton DSN: (503)-808-5019

Title: Contract Specialist Date Prepared: 15 Sep 2025

E-mail: Julia.b.carlton2.civ@usace.army.mil

Approving Officer:

Typed Name: Brandon Lasich DSN: (503)-808-4637

Title: Contracting Officer

E-Mail: brandon.m.lasich@usace.army.mil

Technical Representative:

Typed Name: T. Chris Gibbons DSN: (503)-808-5105

Title: Project Manager/Port Engineer

E-Mail: t.chris.gibbons@usace.army.mil

Requirements Representative:

Typed Name: T. Chris Gibbons DSN: (503) 808-5105

Title: Project Manager/Port Engineer

E-Mail: t.chris.gibbons@usace.army.mil mailto:Julia.b.carlton2.civ@usace.army.mil mailto:brandon.m.lasich@usace.army.mil mailto:t.chris.gibbons@usace.army.mil

GIBBONS.TIMOTHY.CHRISTO Digitally signed by

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Reviews

I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Program Manager Typed Name: T. Chris Gibbons DSN: (503)- 808-5105

Signature: Date:

Legal Counsel Typed Name: Jesse Lee

Digitally signed by

LEE.JESSE.CHRISTOPHER.15

TOPHER.154824 48246381

DSN: (503)-808-4523

Signature:

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LEE.JESSE.CHRIS

09/15/2025

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

(Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13 Not Exceeding $750K)

1. Agency/Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Corp of Engineer, Portland District, 333 SW 1st Ave #200, Portland, OR 97204

2. Description of Action:

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement Mod to Existing Purchase Order/Contract Number

Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time & Materials Funds: OMA Other Funds:

3. Description of Services or Supplies:

The total estimated value of the proposed action is

Background: Dredge Essayons uses a General Service Salt Water system to provide cooling water to critical ship systems. This system uses two (2) pumps operating independently, or when needed in series, to provide the required pressure and flow. These pumps are hard piped into the system with a third pump mounted nearby as a critical spare. These pumps must all match physically and have the same flow and pressure characteristics. These pumps were installed in FY19 per recommendations from the US Coast Guard as pumps that are certified and approved for this purpose. The manufacturer of these pumps is RS Corcoran.

Supplies: This acquisition is to provide Two (2) mission critical proprietary replacement Salt Water Service Pump for the Essayons General Service Salt Water system. Ship to the US Moorings, 8010 NW. St. Helens Road, Portland OR, 97210

4. Authority:

Action using simplified acquisition procedures (select one):

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

FAR 13.501(a)(1): For actions for commercial supplies or services greater than the SAT but not exceeding $7M, the requirements of FAR 13.501(a) apply to sole-source acquisitions conducted pursuant to Subpart 13.5 (Reference: FAR 13.106-1(b)(2)). Subpart 13.5 is the Test Program for Certain Commercial Items (see 41 USC 1901; or for contingencies see 41 USC 1903)

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

Justification: The replacement pumps must physically match the currently installed General Service Salt Water pumps and have the same flow and pressure.

Impact: Should the current pump(s) fail, mission critical equipment could be damaged. A replacement pump is required to be available at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. The

General Service Salt Water system is critical to the success of the dredging mission as it is used keep mission critical equipment operating safely. This equipment is mission critical. Failure would negatively impact the safety of human life and high value property.

Alternatives: Any alternatives to using these pumps would negatively impact the ability of the vessel to safely conduct its mission.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition:

There will be competition between authorized dealers that sell the required RS Corcoran pumps.

Based on market research and past procurements from FY24 under contract # W9127N24P0128, there were 7 small businesses that provided a quote to supply these pumps. The requirement will be advertised on SAM.gov with the brand name only requirement in the solicitation, as a small business set-aside.

7. Market Research:

Research in UNICOR, Ability1, SBDS, GSA Advantage, and internet searches did not reveal any authorized service, repair, or distribution vendors besides the OEM. Due to the Life Safety implications only OEM factory replacement parts can be considered.

8. Procurement History:

Previous Purchase Order(s) or Contract(s): Yes No

If "Yes", for each purchase order or contract provide:

Purchase order or contract number: W9127N24P0128, brand name as a 100% SBSA

Was action competed? Yes No

9. Additional Facts and/or Information to support the justification.

N/A

10. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which is included in this abbreviated J&A is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Submitted By: Chris Gibbons

Position Title: Project Manager/Port Engineer

Email address: t.chris.gibbons@usace.army.mil

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Signature: STOPHER.1515576122 6122 Date: 2025.09.15 09:53:31 -07'00' DATE:

11. Fair and Reasonable Price Determination: As contracting officer, I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. Basis for the determination is as follows: In accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(1), base price reasonableness on competitive quotations or offers.

09/15/2025

12. Contracting Officer’s Approval (actions less than $750K): I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Based on the foregoing, I approve this brand name justification subject to availability of funds, and provided that the supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

LASICH.BRANDON.MATTHEW

SIGNATURE:

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NAME: Brandon Lasich TITLE: Contracting Officer

Digitally signed by

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