Sole Source Justification_Redacted.pdf
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This document is a Single Source Justification for the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Upper Great Planes Region, seeking to purchase specific electrical equipment. The procurement involves a replacement for LE 645 disconnect switch, including a three-phase fuse holder (SMD-2B, part number 186926R1), a disconnect switch with 50E (part number 466050R4), and additional fuses. WAPA is limiting competition to S&C Electric as the sole source due to compatibility requirements with existing infrastructure, noting they already have 26 S&C SMD Fuses installed across their regions, which allows for shared inventory and consistent equipment standards.
The justification highlights that no additional market research was conducted because the equipment must be compatible with existing WAPA assets. The recommended source is S&C Electric, located in Chicago, Illinois, and the procurement is being processed under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for Simplified Acquisitions. The rationale for single-source selection is based on recommendations from UGPR Protection to ensure proper protection of LE KZ3A and coordination with downstream customer-owned protection devices. While the specific price estimate is redacted, the document indicates that the manufacturer was contacted and the equipment was determined appropriate for WAPA's needs.
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Single Source Justification Western Area Power Administration
FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Simplified Acquisitions
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1. Identification of the agency and the contracting office.
Western Area Power Administration, Upper Great Planes Region, North Dakota Maintenance Office, Bismarck Maintenance Area, 824 Highway 20 South, Devils Lake, ND, 58301
2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.
Replacement for LE 645 disconnect switch with a three-phase fuse holder, SMD-2B, part number 186926R1, disconnect switch with 50E, part number 466050R4, fuses. Purchase will include extra fuses for switch.
3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.
Based on the recommendation of UGPR Protection, competition should be limited to the S&C SMD-2B Fuse Holder and Links. This will ensure proper protection of LE KZ3A and coordination with downstream customer owned protection devices. UGP Also has (26) S&C SMD Fuses installed throughout the regions. Using the same fuses allows shared use of inventory (replacement links) throughout WAPA’s footprint.
4. A description of the Market Research (MR) conducted and the results or a statement of the reason MR was not conducted.
Additional Market Research was not conducted, the equipment must be compatible with the existing WAPA assets. The manufacturer was contacted for a price quote for this equipment and determined appropriate for the need.
5. Price estimate, including all options, if applicable.
Estimated price to be $
6. Recommended source.
S&C Electric 6601 N. Ridge Blvd Chicago, IL 60626-3997
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