Non-Compete Under SAT Memo- Emergency Replace UPS and Load.pdf

NON COMPETITIVE MEMORANDUM

FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION ACTIONS

IAW FRO 12.102 (41.U.S.C. 1901)

1. REQUIRING AGENCY – DOJ/Bureau of Prisons, United States Penitentiary Atwater

2. NATURE/DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED – This is a sole-source justification for the procurement of four (4) emergency lighting inverters to replace non-operational units in critical housing and administrative zones.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S NEEDS Agency urgently requires the replacement of four failing commercial-grade Emergency Lighting Inverters (UPS System) for Housing Units 1 & 5, the Admin J-Building, and the Camp Admin building. The current ups system in place is used to supply emergency power for lighting, doors, and emergency lockers. The non-operational status of these units creates a direct risk to inmate and staff safety. During the loss of power, USP Atwater must have emergency lighting to support the evacuation of inmates and security door operations for institutional emergencies. The estimated value of the requirement is $79,508.36.

4. IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION – 41 U.S.C. 1901, Simplified procedures for certain commercial products and services.

5. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR THE

NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED: Facility Gateway Corporation will supply USP Atwater with (4) DSPM 7kVA Emergency Lighting Inverters and (4) output circuit breakers that will interface seamlessly with the existing building automation and DALI monitoring systems. The UPS and load bank system is essential to the safety and security of the institution during periods where there is a loss of power to the institution. Each of the lighting inverters supply power to emergency lighting, doors and security lockers located throughout the institution. The time and resources required to promote competition for this requirement would cause unacceptable delays in restoring these life-safety systems.

6. Contract No: 15B61826P00000067 Vendor: Facility Gateway Corp.

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S CERTIFICATION

I certify this justification is accurate and complete to the best of knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer https://www.paclights.com/explore/emergency-lighting-inverter-essentials-what-every-electrical-engineer-should-know/ https://www.intelmarketresearch.com/central-emergency-lighting-inverter-market-9873

IAW FRO 12.102 (41.U.S.C. 1901)