Limiting-Competition-Cellwatch.pdf

CUI//SP-PROCURE

Control No: JA-25-Hua-0644

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: U.S. Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Huachuca Division

ATTN: CCAP-DDH

2133 Cushing Street, Building 61801 Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613-7070

2. Description of Action: This Brand Name Justification has been prepared to procure

Cellwatch Battery Equipment – Battery Management System (BMS) in support of Fort Detrick, Maryland. The anticipated types of funds are Fiscal Year (FY) 25 funds. This resultant contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price.

3. Description of Services or Supplies: The requirement is to remove existing B-tech monitoring systems from two (2) UPS units containing four (4) Strings of batteries each.

Contractor shall install Cellwatch™ monitoring systems on two (2) UPS systems containing four (4) String of batteries each. During installation, customer will power down or transferred to bypass each system. Remove existing B-Tech controllers and mount new Cellwatch Control Unit (CU) modules to the end of the first cabinets in the lineups. Contractor shall connect power that is existing to the new units. Contractor shall remove old communication cabling within overhead conduit and replace with new communication cabling required for the new systems. Communication wiring will be run from CU to CU, then back to the main Integrated Battery Monitoring Unit (IMBU). The wall mount will be installed containing the new IMBU per customer's request. Battery Tabs will be installed onto battery terminals connecting wiring harness from the terminal connections back to the Cellwatch controller. The contractor shall conduct startup and configuration of the new systems to meet customer’s monitoring requirements.

Install:

Battery Equipment - BMS

(1) DCM6-H Master Kit - 24 Monitor PTS - Ring tab size: 8mm (M8)-Part#-M6-H-24

(1) DCM6-H Control Kit - 24 Monitor PTS - Ring tab size: 8mm (M8)-Part#-C6-H-24

(2) DCM6-H String Kit - 24 Monitor PTS - Ring tab size: 8mm (M8)-Part#-S6-H-24

Period of Performance: From date of award through 31 December 2025.

4. Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 13.105(c). Action is a brand name restriction. It will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

7. Market Research: Market research analysis is included on accompanying Market Research under Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) document.

8. Other Facts: The unit does not have adequate funding available to conduct the necessary repetitive training to keep pace with the rotation of NETCOM Soldiers who have a location dwell time of three years or less. Soldiers rotating into the ASA-DET unit are only familiar with the Cellwatch brand. Additionally, the unit also does not have adequate funding available to stock spare parts if a unique BMS brand is selected to satisfy this contract.

Cellwatch™ has a proven performance record, combined with operator familiarity and reduced training burden, supports a brand-name justification under FAR 11.105(b) for reasons of standardization, technical superiority, and lifecycle cost efficiency.

The Cellwatch™ Battery Management System (BMS) is the standard of NETCOM and is most commonly used in its facilities. The Cellwatch brand Battery Management System (BMS) is required for the following reasons:

Consistency Across Systems:The existing telecommunications system the unit supports already uses a Cellwatch BMS. By standardizing on the same brand, we ensure uniformity in system design, operation, and maintenance. This consistency reduces the risk of compatibility issues and simplifies integration across systems.

Technician Familiarity:US Army Signal Activity – Fort Detrick (ASA_DET) technicians are already trained and experienced with the Cellwatch system. This familiarity ensures efficient installation, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance, minimizing downtime and reducing the learning curve associated with adopting a new and unfamiliar battery management systems

Operational Efficiency:Leveraging the existing knowledge base and expertise with Cellwatch allows us to maintain high operational standards without incurring additional costs for training or risking delays due to unfamiliarity with other BMS types.

Cellwatch will align with the current infrastructure of the unit and will capitalize on the team's existing expertise, ensuring seamless operation and long-term reliability.

9. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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Date: 08/20/2025 Title:

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10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract will be fair and reasonable.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds to provide such services or supplies herein described and otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

Typed Name:

Date: 8/20/2025 Title: Contracting Officer

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