Sole_Source_Justification_-_MVK_2019-0019_Redacted.pdf

SOLE SOURCE OR LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

CONTROL NUMBER MVK-2019-0019

1. Contracting Agency:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District Contracting Office 4155 Clay Street Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180

2. Description of Actions:

This requirement is being procured as a sole source to H&E Equipment Services (CAGE Code: 1DZT8; a large business). The purchase request and certification (PR&C) number is W807PM90454085. The period of performance is sixty days.

3. Description of Supply/Services:

This is a requirement to refurbish a Manitowoc 3900 Crane. All work shall be performed in accordance with the Manitowoc service manuals and technical bulletins and only with genuine Manitowoc new or remanufactured replacement parts shall be used in performing the repairs. The contractor performing the work shall be either an authorized Manitowoc repair center or shall provide evidence of training and experience in performing this type of repairs on Manitowoc cranes of the type specified. Once repairs have been completed the crane shall be inspected and certified for use. Contractor personnel will be responsible for all the following:

Remove boom rigging, boom stops, boom and equalizer for blasting.

Blast and inspect boom top, two boom inserts (10ft,30ft), boom stops, equalizer sheaves (report findings to USACE).

Install new bearings in upper and lower boom top sheaves and reinstall in boom top.

Prime 100 feet of #9 boom and top coat in high grade polyurethane red paint.

Straighten and repair lower boom point sheave guard.

Reinstall all cable guides and rollers (primed and painted).

Install new bearings in equalizer sheaves and install in a good used equalizer frame. (existing frame bent) Assemble 100 feet #9 boom with new/good used boom butt (existing butt damaged). Install guides and rollers.

Install complete boom, equalizer, and boom stops in machine.

Install new boom cable and pendant cables.

Install existing load block and ball.

Install new LSI Load Moment Indicator and ATB warning system.

Install new required safety decals on operators cab.

Replace all fuel lines and converter charge hoses.

Remove main swing shaft cover and install new slinger gaskets, clean slinger holes and install new (relined) frictions.

Remove gantry sheaves and install new bearings, washers and retainers Rebuild air chambers for both drum clutches and both swing clutches.

Replace D R I cables Perform complete machine greasing and adjustment.

Replace bearing and gauge on angle indicator Install new tags on load block and hook ball.

Install new (relined) frictions in boom clutch shaft and adjust as required.

Boom crane to up position and check operation of machine.

Perform load test and annual certification in accordance with ASME standards, OSHA regulations, and the manufacturer’s recommendations

4. Authority Cited:

Authority permitting other than full and open competition for this requirement is 10 U.S.C. §2304(c)(3) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

Execution of repairs must be performed using the original equipment manufacturer’s replacement parts and the expertise of an authorized factory technical specialist in order to insure that the original performance characteristics are not adversely affected and to insure the most current manufacturer’s replacement parts and technical revisions are incorporated into the repair procedures. H&E Equipment Services, Inc. facility in in Belle Chase, LA is the southwest Mississippi/Louisiana regional authorized factory repair center for Manitowoc equipment and they are fully capable of performing the required repair services in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The H&E Equipment Services, Inc. facility in Belle Chase, LA is the only Manitowoc service facility with port access. H&E Equipment Services, Inc. is the only vendor in the area with spare parts such as: boom section, good used equalizer frame, and other parts to this crane that are no longer manufactured.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition:

This Justification and Approval will be posted to www.FBO.gov as a notice of intent to award sole source. All responsive sources will be given consideration. The United States Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District is able to deliver the Manitowoc Crane within one hundred and fifty miles of Old River Lock on the Mississippi River. Interested contractors must be within this one hundred and fifty mile range on the Mississippi River and capable of completing the refurbish within sixty days.

7. Actions to Increase Competition:

As noted in paragraph 6, this Justification and Approval will be posted to www.FBO.gov as a notice of intent to award sole source.

8. Market Research:

Market research identified H&E Equipment Services, Inc.’s facility in Belle Chase, LA is the only source within one hundred and fifty miles of Old River Lock on the Mississippi River capable of performing this requirement.

9. Interested Sources: H&E Equipment Services, Inc.

10. Other Facts: N/A

11. Technical Certification:

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

Name: Michael Warren

Title: Mechanical Engineering Tech Signature:

12. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract is fair and reasonable based on the Government’s estimate and historical information.

Name: Robin L. Green

Title: Contracting Officer Signature:

WARREN.MICHAEL.AN

THONY.1274405160

Digitally signed by

WARREN.MICHAEL.ANTHONY.12

74405160 Date: 2019.04.04 11:15:48 -05'00'

GREEN.ROBIN.

L.1059873683

Digitally signed by

GREEN.ROBIN.L.1059873683

Date: 2019.04.05 14:50:41 -05'00'

APPROVAL

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of this requirement from H&E Equipment Services, Inc. under an Other Than Full and Open Competition basis pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. §2304(c)(3) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). Funds are available under PR&C W807PM90454085.

Name: Robin L. Green

Title: Contracting Officer Signature:

GREEN.ROBIN.L.

1059873683

Digitally signed by

GREEN.ROBIN.L.1059873683

Date: 2019.04.05 14:51:07 -05'00'