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Single Source Justification US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Simplified Acquisitions For use with actions between $3,000-$150,000.

1. Contracting Activity:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rock Island District, Illinois Waterway Project Office, Maintenance Section, 257 Grant Street, Peoria, IL 61603-3585.

2. Description of Action:

USACE – Rock Island District has a requirement to provide the materials and services required to restore the MV LaSalle’s port and starboard engines to a safe and reliable operation by complying with Caterpillar Standards and Specifications.

3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition:

The Illinois River Dredge, MV LaSalle, is currently docked, at the Marseilles Lock and Dam, Marseilles, IL and is not being utilized as the port engine is not functioning. The dredge crew, assigned to MV LaSalle is to resume river dredging operations in support of the Illinois River’s Navigability no later than (NLT) March 10th 2016. The MV LaSalle’s mission is to move barges, dozers, river soil and the excavator to bottomed out areas along the Illinois River. Currently without the MV LaSalle functioning, the dredge crew is unable to perform their assigned tasks efficiently or safely, ultimately resulting in a shutdown of the Illinois River.

The parts and services of the engine are specific to Caterpillar who holds the technical data rights – any attempt to change manufacturers would result in significant delay for the dredge crew and the mission.

4. Market Research (MR):

Market research was conducted by the requiring activity, the Illinois Waterway Project. The research included and internet search of Caterpillar Authorized Dealers within the Marseilles, IL area whom could deliver the parts and services by, 15 March 2016. The research revealed a Caterpillar authorized dealer in Elmhurst, IL. This level of market research is deemed appropriate based on the timeframe of this procurement, and in accordance with FAR 10.001.

5. Price estimate, including options, if applicable:

Based on published catalog pricing for the same and/or similar items.

6. Recommended source:

Patten CAT, Power Systems of, Elmhurst, IL 60126-1409,

7. Technical and Requirements Certification:

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

Signature ____ Name:

Title:

Date:

8. Contracting Officer Certification: This certification shall be made by the contracting officer who will sign the contract resulting from this justification and approval.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature: _________ Name Title: Contracting Officer Date:

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