A.03.13_DETERMINATION-_Redacted.pdf

CB PACIFIC INC. SOFTWARE FOR

GE INTELLIGENT PLATFORMS,

INC.

ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE

1. CONTRACTING AGENCY:

Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Contracting Division, 333 SW First Avenue, OR 97204-3495.

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION:

Approval is being requested for a new firm fixed price contract with GE Intelligent Platforms, Inc. – CB Pacific Inc.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES OR NATURE OF

CONSTRUCTION:

Software purchase and annual software maintenance support renewal for GE Intelligent Platforms (GE IP) Proficy iFIX SCADA and Historian software product. This includes free upgrades to the software, and assistance with problems associated with the GE IP Proficy iFIX SCADA and Historian software. GE IP Proficy assistance may include emails, phone conversations, access to their software support portal, and/or specific patches to resolve a problem. The GE IP Proficy iFIX software provides real time database, user interface and I/O drivers functionality used the GDACS SCADA control system installed at

(1) Annual GlobalCare Support for Corps of Engineers Customer Service # 12933000, Covers 207 Legacy Assets Qty 1.00

(2) Annual GlobalCare Support for 2 Historian Licenses Qty 1.00

(3) Annual GlobalCare Support for 7 iFIX Licenses, Qty 1.00

(4) Annual GlobalCare Support for 8 iClient Licenses, Qty 1.00

(5) Annual GlobalCare Support for 1 Driver, Qty 1.00

(6) Total amount for this requirement is:

4. AUTHORITY CITED:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) Commercial Single Source greater than the Simplified Acquisition Threshold under FAR Subpart 13.5. Only one responsible source and no other services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED:

a. Background:

The GE Intelligent Platforms (GE IP) software product was selected and is used in the GDACS SCADA system currently installed a

b. Justification:

The GE SCADA and Historian software products are used in the GDACS SCADA system and is proprietary to GE Intelligent Platforms, Inc.

Use of the GE SCADA and Historian software products is critical to the functionality of the GDACS SCADA system. These products were tested and approved for use with the GDACS system, and they have been fully integrated into the functionality of that system. The cost and time of any effort to modify the GDACS system should a different software product be used is cost prohibitive and not in the best interest of the government.

c. Impact:

The GDACS SCADA system uses the GE IP software to provide real time historical database information and I/O functionality. Without this software, the GDACS system would be crippled, providing the opportunity for failure of the security system.

6. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION:

The GE SCADA and Historian software are products developed by GE Intelligent Platforms and they hold the proprietary rights to license and support their software. There are no third party resellers of their products known, only authorized distributors of their product.

7. ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION:

There are no know opportunities to increase competition since this name brand product can only be procured through the authorized dealer of the manufacturer.

8. MARKET RESEARCH:

Searched of GSA Advantage found no other source to provide the GE /SCADA and Historian.

9. INTERESTED SOURCES:

There are no known interested sources in this procurement.

10. OTHER FACTS:

a. Procurement history:

(1) Previous Awards:

11. TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME: Tanya T. Hoffman TITLE: PM/Secretary SIGNATURE:

12. REVIEWED BY:

I hereby determine that the above information, to the best of my knowledge, is correct and accurate.

NAME: Robbie Newland TITLE: Contracting Specialist SIGNATURE:

13. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION:

Based on the foregoing determination, I hereby approve the procurement of (supply/service here) on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority 13.106-1(b) subject to the availability of funds, and provided the supply herein described has otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

I certify that this determination is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME: Clovia S. Jones TITLE: Contracting Officer SIGNATURE:

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