JA W912EF25BA0011 - Esteem Radio_Redacted.pdf

This document is a FAR Part 6 Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition for the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Walla Walla District. The project involves installing a new septic system alarm at Charbonneau Park, specifically requiring an Esteem System radio modem and associated equipment to integrate with the existing infrastructure at Ice Harbor Lock and Dam. The total estimated contract value is $1.2 million for a construction contract from March 31, 2026, with funding sourced from the Operation and Maintenance Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (O&M IIJA).

The justification emphasizes the need for an Esteem System due to specific integration requirements and cyber security standards. The project stems from a 2021 Notice of Violation (NOV) requiring remote alarm monitoring for the septic system's blower motors and feed pumps. The proposed solution allows monitoring from the control rooms at Ice Harbor Lock and Dam and the Pasco Maintenance Shop, utilizing a narrowband VHF system that meets cyber security requirements. The document highlights that using the Esteem System will reduce training costs, maintenance complexity, and ensure compatibility with existing levee pump station infrastructure.