Tab 3 - Grand Forks AFB (Backup Generators)_Final Signed.pdf
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This memorandum requests approval for sole source procurement of backup generators from Cummins for Grand Forks Air Force Base. It cites an inventory analysis showing 78% of existing generators on base are Cummins, with an average remaining useful life of 8 years. A supply chain analysis found readily available parts and service from local vendors including a Cummins store within 15 miles. Technicians have more experience working on Cummins generators which are also used in initial training. Approval is requested to continue procuring Cummins generators through natural attrition to standardize the fleet and leverage existing expertise for maintenance and support.
This federal contract opportunity is a solicitation for the DRP Formal Training Unit Building 631 project with an estimated construction cost between $25-100 million. Interested contractors must register in the System for Award Management to receive consideration. The solicitation will be posted on Contract Opportunities at SAM.gov and questions may be submitted through Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet. Responses are due by December 30, 2022. The soliciting agency is the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Omaha.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
319th CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON (ACC)
GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE ND
ENGINEERS LEAD THE WAY!
13 June 2022
MEMORANDUM FOR AFCEC/CO
FROM: 319th Civil Engineer Squadron 525 Tuskegee Amn Blvd Grand Forks AFB, ND 58205
SUBJECT: Backup Generator Manufacturer Standardization Request
1. The 319th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted a series of analyses to justify the use of a sole manufacturer for backup generator units. As a result of the analyses, Cummins has been identified as the requested single manufacturer of backup generators to be used on Grand Forks AFB (ND).
History has proven local and regional support being far superior to other manufactures.
2. A comprehensive inventory control analysis was completed by a team comprised of the CEO Infrastructure Superintendent and the Installation Electrical Systems Sub-Activity Manager. The following data was derived from BUILDER and physical observation:
Manufacturer # of Units % Total Units Component
Replacement Value Average Remaining Service Life (Years)
Cummins 18 78% $1,443,272 8
Caterpiller 2 9% $176,000 7
Kohler 2 9% $51,440 5
Detroit 1 4% $15,000 6
3. A supply chain analysis was completed. Parts and service are readily available from local venders, to include a Cummins Sales and Service store that is located 15 miles from base and is regularly used for replacement parts. Four different Cummins Sales and Service stores are also located within 350 miles.
4. The procurement will be through attrition of the existing units as they reach their expected life cycle.
Power Production Airmen are trained on Cummins generators in tech school making their transition to Base Operations easier and requiring less follow-on trainings on different systems. Given the high percentage of Cummins systems currently on the installation, technicians have significantly more experience and familiarization working with their equipment than other manufacturers on the installation.
5. An approval memorandum from the AFCEC/CO is requested to concur with the above findings.
6. Please refer any questions to my POC, Mr. John Grollimund at (701) 747-3737, or email john.grollimund.1@us.af.mil.
Benjamin D. Simon, Lt Col, USAF Commander
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