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The service or material listed on is a sole source or brand name requirement.

Competition is precluded for reasons indicated below.

Estimated TOTAL Cost:Required Delivery Date (RDD):

Restricted to the following source. If sole source provide original manufacturer's information below. If brand name provide manufacturer's name and dealer information below.

Manufacturer: APC, by Schneider Electric

Manufacturer POC: Schneider Electric

Sole Source Requirement Brand Name Requirement

Description of the item or service required:

Request contract with options for future years for preventative maintenance of the UPS Symmetra PX, through APC/Schneider for their Electric Advantage Ultra Maintenance Service. . Contract includes training for 4-6 people at our location annually. Expired contract (N0040618P0967 - P00004), expired 18 May 2023.

The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government (select Y/N):

Select One: YES

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(b) (5)

Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source or brand name. For example, the material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. (unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources. Choose the appropriate box(s) below and describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

Schneider Electric/APC is the manufacturer and the only authorized service provider of APC/MGE power equipment. Their field engineers are provided with continual training in preventative and remedial maintenance of the APC Symmetra PX UPS, in addition to field advisories, updated firmware and software, all of which enable them to implement the latest engineering changes and upgrades to APC/MGE brand equipment. Other manufacturer's service providers cannot offer Schneider Electric factory-trained technicians or the proprietary documentation and materials integral to providing the level of service required on the $350K+ UPS System to maintain the warranties on the equipment.

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is (If applicable, include patent/ copyright drawing numbers, technical manual (TM) numbers, etc)

Schneider Electric/APC proprietary diagnostic software used in trouble shooting and upgrades to firmware and software.

These are �direct replacements� parts/components for existing equipment as specified below. (NOTE: Identify main unit or existing equipment and why no other parts will work.)

Other information to support a sole source or brand name buy:

I CERTIFY THAT STATEMENTS CHECKED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE, ARE

COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND DO NOT CONTAIN

CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE OR

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(b) (6)