A.03.14 - Limited Source MFR UNDER SAT - Eldec - Final - Redacted.pdf

LIMITED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PURSUANT TO FAR 13.106-1

1. CONTRACTING AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: Approval is requested for a limited source justification to acquire an Eldec MF 50 industrial mobile induction system including 5-ton chiller and mobile cart for Chief Joseph Dam (CJD) stator failure repairs.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES OR NATURE OF CONSTRUCTION:

Contract is for purchase of Eldec MF50 Mobile Induction System with the following items and features:

Description Qty

Eldec MF 50 Induction Power Supply 1 5-Ton Chiller 1 Mobile Cart 1

This contract will deliver a 50kW output 100% continuous duty induction brazing machine that will be used to braze and unbraze stator connections at CJD for repair. The total estimated cost for the requested equipment is $200,000.

4. AUTHORITY CITED: 10 USC 2304(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a single source. (i) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

5. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED: Pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) “Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name or industrial mobilization.)”

Purchasing the Eldec MF 50 Induction System is necessary to ensure seamless repairs across NWD. The in-house maintenance teams have over 15 years of experience utilizing the current system. Any deviation from this equipment would require retraining and could potentially disrupt critical operations.

6. BASIS FOR RESTRICTING COMPETITION:

The Eldec MF50 is a proven technology with a demonstrate track record of successful stator repairs at CJD. The Eldec MF50 Mobile Induction System has been used for stator repairs on Units 19, 20, 22, and 24 – establishing a standardized process and skillset for CJD maintenance crew. Portland District (NWP) and Walla Walla District (NWW) each own an Eldec MF50 for stator repairs and the purchase of an Eldec MF50 for CJD will allow the other facilities in the Northwest District (NWD) to use these induction brazing systems without any special training.

The consistency afforded by a standardized system in NWD is needed for improved repair, quality, reduced downtown, and using established operational knowledge of the Eldec MF50.

PROJECT MANAGER:

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

NAME: Kyle J. Hargreaves DATE: 6/5/25

HARGREAVES.KYLE.J.1506 Digitally signed by

TITLE: Senior Electrical Engineer SIGNATURE: 160398

HARGREAVES.KYLE.J.1506160398

Date: 2025.06 .05 09:21:18 -07'00'

FAIR AND REASONABLE COST DETERMINATION:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable pursuant to FAR 13.106-3.

NAME: Alex R. Marcinkiewicz DATE:

MARCINKIEWICZ.ALEX. Digitally signed by

MARCINKIEWICZ.ALEX.RICHARD.1269310860

TITLE: Contracting Officer SIGNATURE: RICHARD.1269310860 Date: 2025.06.05 13:38:22 -07'00'

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of an Eldec MF50 Mobile Induction System as other than full and open competition basis pursuant to FAR 13.106- 1(b) “Soliciting from a single source. (i) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold,” subject to the availability of funds, and provided the property herein described has otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

APPROVAL

NAME: Alex R. Marcinkiewicz DATE:

TITLE: Contracting Officer SIGNATURE:

MARCINKIEWICZ.ALEX. Digitally signed by

RICHARD.1269310860

MARCINKIEWICZ.ALEX.RICHARD.1269

310860 Date: 2025.06.05 13:41:58 -07'00'