PARTIALLY COMPLETE Market Research-Panolin Grease.docx

NWS Market Research

1) The below documents the market research performed for the subject procurement:

Solicitation Number: W912DW24Q0038 Title: AFD Panolin Biogrease Location: AFD Project Office Estimated Contract Value:

NAICS Code: 325998 – All other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing Small Business Size Standard: 650 Employees PSC Code: 9150 Oils and Greases: Cutting, Lubricating, and Hydraulic

Summary Scope of Work: US Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, Albeni Falls Dam (AFD) Project Office, brand name for Shell Panolin S5 Grease EAL A600P 1, formerly Panolin Biogrease EP1, required replacements of grease and petroleum products at Albeni Falls Dam, Oldtown, Idaho.

2) The Scope/Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statement (PWS) or Purchase Description (PD) is sufficient to conduct market research?

☐ NO

☒ YES

3) The requirement is:

☐ Construction (SAP Construction) ☐ Services ☐ A/E ☒ Supplies ☐ Other (R&D, etc.)

4) The requirement is:

☒ Not Consolidated (FAR 7.107-2) ☐ Consolidated (Consolidation Memo is required for actions $5.5M and above)

☐ Bundling Does Not Apply (FAR 7.107-3) ☐ Bundling Does Apply

5) The requirement can be met by:

☒ Commercial Item/Service or Supply ☐ Commercial Item with modifications ☐ Item used exclusively for Governmental purposes ☐ Not a Commercial Item

6) If a supply, does the non-manufacture rule app1y:

☒ NO, Explain: This is a large business supplying the supplies ☐ YES, Explain:

7) Sources Available: FAR Part 8 Mandatory Sources of Supplies and Services (Explain after each what day checked and whether something is available)

FAR Part 8.002 Priorities for Use of Mandatory Sources

(a)(1) Supplies

· USACE Inventory- Contact local MSO

· Excess Personal Property from other Agencies- GSAXcess® Home - Welcome to GSAXcess®

· Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR)- UNICOR Home Page

· AbilityOne (NIB/NISH)- AbilityOne

· CHESS (AFARS 5139.101-90(a)(1) Policy)- CHESS IT e-mart (army.mil)

· GSA (National Stock Program)-

· DLA- The Nation's Combat Logistics Support Agency (dla.mil)

· Department of VA- VA Store (a)(2) Services

· AbilityOne (NIB/NISH)- AbilityOne

FAR Part 8.003 Use of other Mandator Sources

(a) Public Utility Services (Part 41)

(b) Printing and Related Supplies (subpart 8.8)

(c) Leased Motor Vehicles (subpart 8.11)

(d) Strategic and Critical Materials (ie: metals & ores)

FAR Part 8.004 Use of other Mandator Sources

(a)(1) Supplies: Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), Governmentwide acquisition contracts, multi-agency contracts, and any other procurement instruments intended for use by multiple agencies, including blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) under Federal Supply Schedule contracts (e.g., Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative (FSSI) agreements- Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative (FSSI) | GSA

(a)(2) Services: Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR)- UNICOR Home Page

(b)Commercial Sources in Open Market-:

8) Existing IDIQ Contracts and other Sources: Are there existing IDIQ’s that could be used to meet current requirements?

Contract Description

(Y/N) Reason Selected or Not Selected

9) Procurement history: This is a:

☒ New Requirement

Provide procurement history in the chart below, if applicable.

(e.g. SB, SDVOSB, etc.)

If the procurement history included single or multiple award task order contracts, identify each award in the pool and provide the following:

IDIQ Contract Number(s)

Number(s)

Awarded Total Dollars Awarded

10) Sources were not sought on SAM.gov?

☒ NO, Explain: This is a Brand Name acquisition and there is only one company that offers the required supply.

☐ YES

11) Was a Sources Sought reviewed by the OSBP and SBA prior to publishing in SAM.gov?

☐ NO, Explain:

☐ YES

☒ N/A

12) A draft PWS/SOW was published/added value to the acquisition planning process and was published, with comments requested from industry?

☒ NO

☐ YES [If yes, provide number of responses received along with comments or questions and disposition for each.] Explain:

13) Was a Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) was conducted?

(http://dsbs.sba.gov/dsbs/search/dspdsbs.cfm):

14) If setting aside, have discussions been held with the OSBP to discuss overall district goal attainment and possible shortfall in specific socio-economic categories?.

15) There is enough evidence that this requirement can proceed as a small business set-aside?

☒ NO, this requirement should proceed as unrestricted.

16) Will FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures be used for this acquisition?

Explain:

17) Is a 2579 required for this acquisition:

18) The Buy American Statue will be applicable with no exception.

19) Analysis and Conclusion:

The market research conducted for Solicitation Number W912DW24Q0038, titled "AFD Panolin Biogrease," indicates that the procurement is for a highly specialized biogrease required for the Albeni Falls Dam (AFD) Project Office. The product, specifically Shell Panolin S5 Grease EAL A600P 1, formerly known as Panolin Biogrease EP1, is the only product identified that meets the stringent environmental and operational requirements necessary for this project. The research confirmed that no alternative products are available that could meet the specific needs of this project. The previous purchase history supports this conclusion, as the same brand name product was procured under similar requirements, confirming the necessity of maintaining consistency in the materials used to avoid potential operational disruptions.

Given the critical nature of the requirement and the lack of alternative sources, a full and open competition with a brand name sole source justification is the most appropriate procurement strategy. The sole source justification is supported by the fact that the small business that previously supplied this product has been acquired by a large business, eliminating the possibility of a small business set-aside. Additionally, this approach will ensure the continued use of a proven product that meets all required standards, thereby avoiding the risks associated with introducing a new, untested product into the system. Simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13 will be used, streamlining the procurement process while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, including the Buy American Statute.

Michael “Scott” Houts Contract Specialist

The market research discussed above has been reviewed and meets the requirements under FAR Part 10, applicable supplements, and agency policies.

Robert Gonzales Contracting Officer