REDACTED Simplified Acquisition Sole Source Justification (FAR 12.201-1).pdf

This is a Justification Review Document for Sole Source Procurement under FAR Part 12.201-1, supporting a contract award to Chesapeake Mission Critical, L.L.C. for APC Symmetra PX40kW N+1 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems and Turnkey Installation.

The U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is procuring replacement UPS infrastructure for its data center to address an aging APC Symmetra platform system that has reached manufacturer end-of-life. The contract is valued at $375,840.00 with an estimated Period of Performance of 120 days following award, funded through Army Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) funds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The procurement includes two replacement APC Symmetra PX40 N+1 UPS systems with cabinets and batteries, 18 units of six-year APC Powerchute Software licenses, Eaton Brightlayer Shutdown software with 3 business licenses and 45 disaster avoidance licenses, APC Data Center Expert Software, electrical and special rigging services, and freight. The justification establishes that sole source procurement is appropriate because Chesapeake Mission Critical is the only APC Elite Partner in the region with APC factory-certified field technicians and OEM authorization to perform warranty-valid installation and startup. Market research conducted May 1-15, 2026, confirmed no other contractors possess the required OEM certifications, authorization to install APC-proprietary equipment, or ability to maintain compatibility with the existing data center infrastructure. The document notes that while no Sources Sought notice was posted initially, a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation will be posted publicly on SAM.gov to allow interested vendors to submit quotes. The contracting activity is Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Adelphia Contracting Division, with award anticipated for September 2026.