JA2543_SEL-3350_B20_21_signed_Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND, HAWAII

400 MARSHALL ROAD

JBPHH, HAWAII 96860-3139

J&A No. 25-43

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SOLICITATION WORK ORDER NUMBER (WON) , RM17-1007 REPAIR

WHARVES B20 & B21, JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII

1. Contracting Activity.

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Hawaii (NAVFAC HI), Construction Contract Division, Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam

(JBPHH).

2. Description of the Action Being Approved.

Request approval for the use of SEL-3350 programmable automation controller manufactured by Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), 2350 NE Hopkins Court, Pullman, WA 99163, for RM17-1007 Repair Wharves B20 & B21.

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

The primary scope of this project will replace the Bravo Wharves 20 & 21 with a new deck, crane rail, and the associated utilities provided to the Wharves. The project scope of work also includes new low voltage and medium voltage shore power substations, new industrial power, and new wharf site lighting. A new building service entrance is provided for Building 72.

This project will provide two (2) medium voltage shore power substations including (2) 5000 kva 12kV-4160V transformers each with dual 15kv primary and 5kV secondary metal clad switchgear.

There are two (2) associated 5kV shore power mounds each with (2) 500A receptacles. The project includes two (2) low voltage shore power substations including (2) 3750 kva transformers each with dual 15kv primary and 480v secondary metal clad switchgear. There are two (2) associated 480v shore power mounds each with twelve

(12) 400A receptacles. There is one (1) 1500 kVA 12kV-480V transformer with dual 15kV primary and 480V metal clad switchgear for various nearby services. There are three (3) 15kV circuits routed to the site for primary services.

The substation and equipment are components of the existing JBPHH Navy Electrical System (NES) maintained by the Electrical Branch of the Utilities Management (UM) group. The primary switchgear includes SEL feeder protection, transformer protection, discrete programmable input/output controller, and automation controller relays. Standardizing on the SEL relays is essential for uniformity, familiarity, and having replacement parts on hand.

The estimated procurement cost for one SEL-3350 is

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

This request is submitted pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C.

3204(a)(1), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority.

The SEL-3350 programmable automation controller should be used due to the maintenance efficiencies with standardized equipment.

UM’s Electrical Branch maintenance personnel are currently familiar with existing SEL relays installed throughout the JBPHH NES, and have received training in the use of SEL equipment. If a different brand of relays is used, it will require additional personnel training costs. Maintaining multiple brands of relays, each with their own unique hardware and interfaces, is inefficient and increases the maintenance burden. It also increases the risk of user error during maintenance, since it is more difficult for personnel to specialize in two different brands rather than a single brand. In addition, spare parts requirements will be reduced if SEL relays are utilized. Using a brand of relays other than SEL will result in substantial duplication of costs to the Government.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable.

A sources sought notice (No. N62478CON31FY2507) was posted on 28 May 2025 on the SAM.gov website to determine if there were any alternative options to the SEL-3350 programmable automation controller.

One response was received from a vendor that has an established relationship with SEL and supplies relays, current differential, switches, and other equipment, but did not offer an alternative option to evaluate.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions taken to remove barriers to future competition.

For the reasons set forth in section 5 above, NAVFAC HI has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for protection relays installed on the JBPHH NES. If another potential source emerges, NAVFAC HI will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS COGNIZANCE:

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION/APPROVAL

I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as Contracting Officer, the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1).