A02 - MFR - Limiting Competition under SAT - KO SIGNED_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Limiting Competition (MFR) form for a sole-source procurement under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).

The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Rock Island Arsenal is procuring a complete electrical controls upgrade with SSi proprietary controls and software to communicate with an existing SKADA Super Data System for an Electrical Pit Furnace #37 RTA 31932. The proposed contractor is Super Systems Incorporated (CAGE: 3DYS7; UEI: TK4EB1EKHDN3), and the contract vehicle is a Purchase Order with Fixed Price pricing. The acquisition is classified as Commercial and New Requirement, with an Active SAT threshold of $350,000 and Fiscal Year 2027 funding from AWCF. The total estimated value is redacted in the document.

The justification for sole-source award is based on RFO FAR 12.102(a), citing that Super Systems Incorporated is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the proprietary control software already installed with the furnace and is the only reasonable source to provide the required upgrade services. The original OEM, Unitherm Inc., is no longer in business. Proceeding with any other contractor would result in release of proprietary information and incompatibilities with existing machinery. Market research was completed on 07/24/2026. Fair and reasonable pricing will be determined through comparison of an Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) developed by JMTC against the contractor's quote. The contracting officer, Kellie Hendricks, approved the justification for publication, with public display and synopsis requirements to apply per RFO FAR 5.101 and 5.301.