Sole Source Justification Redacted.pdf

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD 26 February 2020

SUBJECT: Sole Source Documentation (Filed at TAB 4)

Document: PR#’s Estimated value: $

Authority: FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)

Reference: FAR 11.105(a)(2), FAR 13.106-1(b)

1. DLA Distribution Norfolk VA has a requirement to perform scheduled preventive maintenance on their existing Vertiv (formerly Emerson Network Power) Uninterruptible Power System (UPS) units which include sealed batteries. The contractor that performs preventive maintenance on these UPS units and sealed batteries must have the technical capability to service and repair these units, and must be able to obtain Vertiv (formerly Emerson Network Power), Liebert Services Inc. replacement parts that are compatible with the existing units.

Vertiv (formerly Emerson Network Power) is the OEM of the UPS and sealed battery units.

The equipment was purchased from Vertiv (formerly Emerson Network Power). Leibert Services is the service division of Vertiv and is the only factory certified service provider for Vertiv equipment. There are no other companies which have access to updates and changes, knowledge of engineering specifications, current issues and how to fix them correctly. Vertiv also owns proprietary software including PPvis™, Paramset™, and WinSVT™ to diagnose, configure and optimize the Vertiv equipment. Vertiv is the only authorized source for critical proprietary firmware updates providing your equipment the latest version of operational firmware to ensure equipment is running at optimal performance and efficiency levels.

2. The estimated value of this requirement is $ for the base year. The estimated ultimate contract value including four (4) option years is $ .

3. This requirement is to be awarded on a Sole Source basis to Vertiv because it is the determination of the contracting officer that they are the only vendor that can perform the work in reference to timeliness, cost effectiveness and quality. Vertive has suitable manpower, knowledge and resources to perform the services to maintain optimal equipment performance and extend its useful life. Vertiv possesses intimate knowledge of the facility, and the UPS equipment. Therefore, Vertiv is the only known source able to properly perform maintenance on this equipment. The contracting officer also determines there is not a reasonable expectation of obtaining offers from two or more responsible small business concerns that are competitive in terms of market prices, quality, and ability.

4. As a result of the above, it is determined that it is in the Government's best interest to conduct this acquisition on a sole source basis to Vertiv Corporation IAW FAR 6.302-1. The Government will ensure that these services are procured at fair and reasonable prices.

5. Point of Contact at Defense Distribution Norfolk is or

Prepared by: Carl J. Devitz, Contract Specialist

Contracting Officer