A02.Brand Name Determination_William James.pdf

J&A Control Number:

MVK-2026-0046

Contracting Officer (KO) Brand-Name Justification in accordance with FAR 12.102(a)

1. Contracting Agency:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District Contracting Office, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183-3435.

2. Description of Action:

This Contracting Officer Determination seeks approval to procure certain brand name parts for the major overhaul of two (2) in-frame Caterpillar 3512 marine propulsion engines on the M/V William James.

This requirement is being procured as a total small business set aside. The estimated value of the brand name parts is $335,000.00. PR&C has been provided: W807PM60584495.

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

The mat sinking unit requires an inframe major overhaul of two (2) Caterpillar 3512 marine propulsion engines on the M/V William James. The contractor will be required to disassemble, make repairs, and reassemble onsite onboard the M/V William James. All aspects of the major overhauls shall be performed and completed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications/maintenance manual for a Caterpillar 3512 marine propulsion engine. All parts to be replaced shall be new OEM Caterpillar parts or Caterpillar reconditioned parts where allowed by the Caterpillar service manual recommendations. All reconditioned parts shall meet Caterpillar specifications.

4. Justification for Brand-name Purchase:

In accordance RFO 12.102, Document decisions to restrict competition, including the use of brand-name descriptions without allowing for “equal” products, as follows:

(a) For acquisitions valued at or below the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), document the decision that only one source is available and the basis for the decision.

The M/V William James requires the overhaul of both Caterpillar engines. The engines being repaired in this action are a critical component of the mat sinking unit therefore if it is not operating to OEM standards, the USACE mission could be in danger of failing. The Caterpillar parts are essential to receive a factory warranty, equal to that of a new Caterpillar engine. Caterpillar parts are essential to the government’s requirement and market research indicates other similar parts on the market will not return the equipment to OEM standards therefore are not allowable.

5. Technical Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: Nathanael J. Jabour Title: Technical POC Signature:

APPROVAL

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the Brand name justification in accordance

J&A Control Number:

MVK-2026-0046

with FAR 12.102 (a). Funds are available under PR&C W807PM60584495.

Name: Dustin G. Cannada Title: Contracting Officer Signature: