JOFOC_POSTING.pdf

SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION USING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

PROCEDURES (SAP) FOR AN ACTION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED

ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))

PRISM REQ Number: 140802-25-0073

1. Agency and contracting activity. Department of Commerce, NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, Acquisition, Analysis, and Accountability Branch

2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value). Inspection, troubleshooting of existing issues, and potential repairs of Cummins QSC8.3.3500IDI engines to ensure proper function for upcoming field season following prolonged alongside.

3. Identification of the single source or the brand name to be solicited.

Cummins Inc., Box 3005, Columbus, IN 47202-3005 U.S.A.

4. Supporting rationale. Only A brand name is reasonably available as detailed below:

Brand Name – This brand name is CUMMINS ENGINE OEM Service Techs which are required to perform the required maintenance and inspection on the engines, as they are trained on the specifics of the engine configuration. The Cummins distribution center on island does not service marine engines, thus an authorized service provider is needed. Both HSL’s have Cummins engines need the Cummins expertise.

Compatibility to existing systems or equipment – Any parts requested is a direct replacements and match in fit, form, and function of existing.

5. Market Research.

Per the Cummins listing of authorized dealers/parts/service techs, there are numerous vendors on the west coast and one on Hawaii that are authorized Cummins vendors and service representatives.

6. Technical/Requirements Representative Certification I certify that this requirement constitutes the Government’s minimum needs and the supporting data provided herein is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.