SoleSourceJustificationEmergencyCraneRepair.pdf

U.S. Deportment of Tronsportcrllon

180 Andrews Street Massena, N.Y. 13662 Tel.: (3 I 5) 764-3200

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SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

(MICROPURCUASE LIMIT UP TO $250,000)

Date: __ 0_41_1_11_2_02_0 __ _ PR Number: 2020-N-P0665

I. Nature and/or description of the item/senice being procured and its intended use (including the anticipated cost):

Recently, the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation's(SLSDC) Terex-Demag AC I 40 crane was taken out of service for major repairs. The repair work involves major disassembly and reassembly to access and replace damaged components that rotate the cab and lifting boom. 11,e anticipated cost of the repair is $130,769.59.

2. Sole Source Justification rationale (Check one and explain belo�·):

__ Only one responsible source.

_L Urgent and compelling circumstances exist. Include critical delivery or performance dates, and when you became aware of the requirement. Provide a specific statement of the impact on Government operations, financial or otherwise, if the required delivery or performance dates are not met.

__ Logical Follow--on. GSA Schedule order to a previous GSA order that was not awarded using a sole source

Explain:

The SLSDC uses various mobile cranes to perform maintenance and repairs to ensure the continued operation and function of Eisenhower and Snell Locks. The largest mobile crane SLSDC operates is a Terex-Demag ACl40. This large capacity crane is used to make critical, heavy and large radius picks. This crane could be needed at any time to complete an emergency repair.

Emergency repairs requiring the use of this crane would be delayed for unacceptable periods of time without this crane available. The completion of emergency repairs is of the essence because, in the event of a catastrophic incident in or around the locks, International Commercial Shipping throughout the St. Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes will be shut down.

A serious and prolonged delay of this nature could lead to serious financial injury to the United States of America. Canada, and their trading panners.

3. Market Sun·ey:

Due to the complex nature and urgency of the repairs required a full market survey was not conducted and the SLSDC requires the fastest possible completion of repairs. The SLSDC chose Empire Crane of Syracuse, NY to execute repairs because they are the Authorized Regional Terex Dealer and Maintenance Provider for this make and model of crane. In this case, they are viewed as the best source immediately available to complete the repairs in a timely fashion.

4. If this is a determination for sole source, the Contracting Officer certifies:

a. The procedures in FAR subpart 13.5 were used in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901 or the authority of 41 U.S.C.

b. Only one source is available, or urgent and compelling circumstances exist.

c. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable using standard price analysis techniques.

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