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Control #: MVK-2021-0002

Contracting Officer (KO) Determination on accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a single source

1. Contracting Agency:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District Contracting Office, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183-3435.

2. Description of Action:

This requirement is being procured as a sole source to Puckett Machinery Company of Flowood, MS, a large business (CAGE Code: 1JX26). The estimated value is . The purchase request and certification (PR&C) number is W807PM03089037. The period of performance is December 2020 December 2021.

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

1.0 Scope: Repairs are on DT-236 Caterpillar D6N, serial number CAT00D6NEPBA01798. The contractor shall supply and furnish all necessary parts and labor to bring equipment bac and operational specifications.

1.1 CLEAN/INSPECT AND PERFORM TA1 INSPECTION

1.2 TROUBLESHOOT COOLING SYSTEM

1.3 REPAIR ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

1.4 CHANGE ENGINE OIL/FILTERS

1.5 CHANGE HYDRAULIC FILTERS

1.6 CHANGE ENGINE AIR FILTERS

1.7 CHANGE CAB AIR FILTERS

1.8 GREASE ALL FITTINGS

1.9 CHECK ALL FLUID LEVELS

2.0 Scope: Repairs on Caterpillar DT-231 Caterpillar D6T, serial # CAT00D6THKJL01057 the contractor shall supply and furnish all necessary parts and labor to bring the Caterpillar D6T back design and operational specifications.

2.1 CLEAN/INSPECT AND PERFORM TAL INSPECTION

2.2 WASH MACHINE

2.3 REPLACE UNDERCARRIAGE WITH HEAVY DUTY

UNDERCARRIAGE SYSTEM AND ALL COMPONENTS.

2.4 CHANGE ENGINE OIL/FILTERS

2.5 CHANGE HYDRAULIC FILTERS

2.6 CHANGE ENGINE AIR FILTERS

2.7 CHANGE CAB AIR FILTERS

2.8 GREASE ALL FITTINGS

2.9 CHECK ALL FLUID LEVELS

3.0 Scope: Repairs on DT-219 Caterpillar D7R, serial # 03DN00363 the contractor shall supply and furnish all necessary parts and labor to bring the Caterpillar D7 specifications.

3.1 CLEAN/INSPECT AND PERFORM TA1 INSPECTION

3.2 REMOVE AND INSTALL HYDRAULIC CONTROL

VALVE

3.3 RESEAL HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE

3.3 TEST MACHINE TO ENSURE HYDRAULIC CONTROL

VALVE IS NOT LEAKING

3.4 CHANGE ENGINE OIL/FILTERS

3.5 CHANGE HYDRAULIC FILTERS

3.6 CHANGE ENGINE AIR FILTERS

3.7 CHANGE CAB AIR FILTERS

3.8 GREASE ALL FITTINGS

3.9 CHECK ALL FLUID LEVELS

4.0 Scope: Purchase all supplies to service two Caterpillar 3512 marine engines, Serial numbers 50Y01152 and 50Y01151 and two Caterpillar 3404 generator engines, Serial numbers 83Z07722 and 83Z07723.

4.1 9 DRUMS OF CAT 15-40W OIL

4.2 14 FUEL FILTERS, CAT 1R-0756

4.3 8 OIL FILTERS, CAT 1R-0726

4.3 4 AIR FILTERS, CAT 8N6309

4.4 12 PRE FILTERS, CAT 8N2555

4.5 12 RACOR FILTERS, 2020 PM 30 MICRON

4.6 6 AIR FILTERS, CAT, 4L-9851

4.7 2 FUEL FILTERS, CAT, 1R-0750

4.8 2 OIL FILTERS, CAT, 1R-0739

4.9 6 RACOR FILTERS, 2040PM 30 MICRON

5.0 Scope: Repairs are on DT-232 Caterpillar D6T serial number 0KJL01056, the contractor shall supply and furnish all necessary parts and labor to bring the machines back to the necessary parts, labor and supplies to change engine oil and filters, fuel filter, hydraulic filters, engine air filters, cab air filter, grease the machine and check all fluid levels.

5.1 Clean/inspect for TA1 Report

5.2 Rebuild final drive to original caterpillar specifications for where a gear broke off in the final drive.

5.3 Replace final drive seals.

5.4 Change engine oil/filters

5.5 Change hydraulic filters

5.6 Change engine air filters

5.7 Change cab air filters

5.8 Grease all fittings

5.9 Check all fluid levels

4. Authority Cited:

Authority permitting other than full and open competition for this requirement is implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). Only one responsible source has been determined reasonably available.

Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

Execution of repairs must be performed using OEM replacement parts and the expertise of an authorized factory technical specialist in order to ensure that the original performance replacement parts and technical revisions are incorporated into the repair procedures. Puckett Machinery is the southwest Mississippi regional authorized factory repair center for Caterpillar equipment and they are fully capable of performing the required repair services in

6. Market Research:

Market Research has determined Puckett Machinery Company is the only factory authorized Caterpillar Repair Center in the local area capable of providing these services. It would be cost prohibitive and add additional transportation cost to transport the equipment to another geographically located repair center and would not result in a lower price as labor and parts are