SSJ.pdf

Single Source Justification Western Area Power Administration

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Simplified Acquisitions

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting office.

The Department of Energy (DOE), Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Sierra Nevada Region (SNR) Procurement Division.

2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.

WAPA requires DMC Power (DMC) brand parts for multiple pieces of hardware and equipment at the Folsom Substation which include the following:

SUBSTATION MATERIAL LIST & QUANTITY UNITS

TENSION INSULATOR ASSEMBLY X (31 1020) Consisting of the following parts: 9 EA

Y-CLEVIS BALL 9 EA

PORCELAIN INSULATORS, 15,000 LB M&E 117 EA

SOCKET CLEVIS 9 EA

YOKE PLATE, 8 INCH CONDUCTOR SPACING 9 EA

CLEVIS EYE 18 EA

1272 AAC (Narcissus) 3,135 FT 4" ALUMINUM TUBING, 6063 (Schedule 40) 370 FT

TWO CABLES TO PAD, 8" SPACING, 1272 AAC 108 EA

8" CABLE SPACER, 1272 AAC 120 EA

COMPRESSION DEADEND, CLEVIS, SINGLE TONGUE, 1272 AAC 18 EA

CABLE TO PAD, 1272 AAC 24 EA

SPLIT-TEE CONNECTOR, 4" TUBE TO TRANSVERSE PAD 15 EA

SPLIT-TEE CONNECTOR, 3" TUBE TO TRANSVERSE PAD 3 EA

END CONNECTOR, 4" TUBE TO PAD 18 EA

EXPANSION TERMINAL, 4" TUBE TO PAD 12 EA

BUS SUPPORT CLAMP, SLIP, 4" TUBE 3 EA

BUS SUPPORT CLAMP, FIXED, 4" TUBE 6 EA

BUS SUPPORT, TWO CABLES, 8" SPACING, 1272 AAC 6 EA

CABLE TO PAD, 90 DEGREE, 1272 AAC 24 EA

TEE CONNECTOR, 4" TUBE TO 4" TUBE 3 EA

SPLIT-TEE CONNECTOR, 954 KCMIL ACSR TO TRANSVERSE PAD 12 EA

SPLIT-TEE CONNECTOR, 556.5 KCMIL ACSR TO TRANSVERSE PAD 3 EA

VERTICAL BUS SUPPORT, 5" BC, 4" TUBE 3 EA

STATION POST INSULATOR, TR-308, UNDERHUNG 3 EA

STATION POST INSULATOR, TR-202 6 EA

3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

WAPA currently utilizes DMC toolings provided by the Bureau of Reclamation to perform repairs on electrical bus systems in its substations. The DMC Swaging kit is only compatible with the current toolings and the continuing interoperability requires WAPA to purchase DMC kits to supplement these toolings.

WAPA has determined that using off-market or parts from another manufacturer may place personnel in danger and may jeopardize the safe and effective functioning of this DMC Power system. DMC Power tooling is not certified or authorized to be used with any connector not manufactured by DMC Power. The mismatching of DMC Power tooling with a non-DMC Power connector, or vice versa, creates a valid safety concern. If WAPA chooses to not follow DMC guidelines, then WAPA as the owner of DMC tools will be responsible for any damage that is created. In addition, all tooling and fitting warranties are void if non-DMC Power products are cross used with DMC Power tooling or fitting.

DMC’s 360 Swage Full Tension system provides superior mechanical strength and fewer compressions for fast installation. The system also provides the least amount of thermal loss for increased electrical performance.