1.04 - Justification for SS Eaton UPS_redacted.pdf

Source Selection Information See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (Simplified Acquisitions - MPT to <$250K)

Document number: N6285325RCFD003

The supplies or services described herein are being solicited on a sole source basis and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for the supplies or services.

Check One:

Service:

Contractor: Eaton Corporation Contractor Address: 7451 Coca Cola Drive, Suite A

Hanover, MD 21076 Contractor POC: Bridget Gary Phone #: 919.274.9485 Email: bridgetwgary@eaton.com Cage Code/DUNS: 31795

Supply:

Restricted to the following source. If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Original Manufacturer Name:

Manufacturer:

Manufacturer POC:

Manufacturer Phone #:

Manufacturer Address:

Dealer/Rep:

Dealer/Rep Address Phone No.

Email:

Description of the supplies or services required, the estimated price/cost, and required delivery date.

Theater Undersea Surveillance Command Atlantic (TUSC Atlantic) has an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) system from Eaton Corporation that serves as the backup electrical power source during events of power loss.

UPS systems maintain facility electrical infrastructure until generator power is established. The UPS system has a battery monitoring system that maintains the health of the system and directly connects to the electrical infrastructure. The UPS system requires an annual maintenance which can only be performed by an Eaton certified technician. In accordance with Preferred Service Plan (PP81NECX-0550) is required:

After Hours (7x24) 8 HR Response Time 2x per year: UPS Preventive Maintenance After Hours (7x24) 2x per year: Sealed Battery Preventive Maintenance, Any Time (BP05NS040) PredictPulse Remote Monitoring 30% Spare Part Kit and Time and Material Discount 1x per term: PredictPulse Monitoring (Included) (XXXXNEXX-0550) EOSL Status Active

On:

Model: 9395-550-550-CC, VRLA Sealed, 40 Serial #: EE341BAA01

Located at:

352 Bullpup St., Virginia Beach, VA. 23461. Building 470, Room 102

The required delivery of these services is no later than 31 March 2025 with an estimated price of: $52,140.00 (or $17,380 annually).

The requested supplies or services represent the minimum requirements of the government.

Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

(what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a sole source (e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.)?)

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

EATON Corporation UPS systems are proprietary as well as information on this system programming and communication under its PowerTrust Preferred Service Plan (PP81NECX-0550). Only an authorized EATON 9395 Service Technician utilizing their proprietary program and software can service the UPS system and its connected systems. This system is critical support equipment to be fully successful in executing TUSC Atlantic mission. The repair or alteration by a customer or other third part is not authorized by Eaton renders the UPS

Other information to support a sole source action:

This requirement is conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and 41 U.S.C. 1903. This is a sole source action to be awarded as a new contract subject to FAR Par 13. The placement of a firm, fixed price contract with Eaton Corporation is anticipated.

Document number: N6285325RCFD0003

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

Signature Date TUSC Atlantic Facility Manager

Activity Title

I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION DEEM ONLY ONE

SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

Contracting Officer Signature Date

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department