Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf

This Sole Source Justification document from the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Sierra Nevada Region details a specialized training procurement from DILO Company Inc. for SF6 gas handling equipment training. The document justifies a sole source acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b) for three (3) training sessions for substation high voltage electricians on DILO's L170R51 SF6 cart training, which includes both classroom and hands-on instruction covering theoretical operations, equipment inspection, functional testing, and practical training on the reclaimer cart.

The total procurement includes 6 on-site training sessions, 5 field technician travel/labor days, 2 airfare expenses, and 7 miscellaneous expenses (vehicle rental, lodging, fuel). The justification emphasizes that DILO trained and certified technicians are the only qualified instructors for this specific equipment, and no market research was conducted due to the specialized nature of the training. The recommended source is DILO Company Inc. located in Odessa, FL, with pricing details redacted in the document.