Sole Source Justification - KO.pdf

This is a Single Source/Limited Sources/Brand Name Justification form for the US Army Corps of Engineers - Fort Randall Project. The requesting activity seeks to procure Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) equipment valued at $35,000, including an Axion (SEL-2240), RTAC module (SEL-2241), RTAC (SEL-3350), Port Server (SEL-3610), and Fiber Optic Transceivers (SEL-2812). The justification cites FAR 13.106-1(b) for soliciting from a single source based on brand name requirements.

The justification asserts that SEL equipment is the sole manufacturer of all system relays currently in use and that SEL communication equipment is mandatory for compatibility with existing plant configuration and previous purchases. The document states that SEL products enable direct communication with existing equipment and ensure compatibility with SEL Axion Chassis IO points to be installed during unit outages. While acknowledging that SEL products may be distributed through multiple small business sources, the document contends that the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable as SEL equipment pricing is competitive with other similar device brands. The justification was signed by Contracting Officer Mika Mahyenga on behalf of the US Army Corps of Engineers, with concurrence from Office of Counsel representative Melissa Head and certification from Nile Limbach.