Brand Name Determination TSUBAKI Chain Links OJL-25-0012_redacted.pdf

This document is a Brand Name Determination form for a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contract to procure 400 TSUBAKI-brand Connecting Links for the John Day Lock and Dam Fish Passage Project. The contract is for specific Connecting Links (part # C2162H A2 Double Pitch Attachment Chain) used in Submersible Traveling Screens mandated by the Federal Fish Passage Program. The procurement is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures with a total small business set-aside under NAICS Code 332999.

The solicitation (W9127N25QA017) was issued on 07 March 2025 with only one response received from a vendor. The justification emphasizes that US TSUBAKI's manufacturing method provides unique benefits, including nitromic-60 stainless steel roller pins, uniform assembly, and fish-friendly design. The document highlights that alternative equipment cannot be utilized due to specific Federal Fish Passage Program requirements, and failure to use these specific TSUBAKI-brand links could increase breakdown risks and potentially cause non-compliance with the program's standards.