KO Determination_REDACTED_13 JAN 2026_Redacted.pdf

This is a Contracting Officer's Determination document for limiting competition for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to procure electrical breakers for Smithland Lock and Dam in Brookport, IL. The requirement is for multiple brand name spare circuit breakers to replace faulty or damaged breakers in 50-year-old Motor Control Cabinets. Market research confirmed no alternative manufacturers produce compatible breakers, and using exact-match replacements is critical to avoid safety risks and significant disruption to the critical navigation mission on the Ohio River. The estimated procurement cost is $60,600.00, and the contract will be awarded on a non-full and open competition basis under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), citing only one source is reasonably available due to proprietary design and equipment age requirements.