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Control Number: MVR-23-0003

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1 SEP 2021

Justification Review Document For Sole Source - FAR Part 13.501*

(*Format follows FAR 6.303-2, but modified to reflect FAR subpart 13.5 procedures)

Program/Equipment: Operational Automation Program Equipment for Red Rock Dam.

Authority: 41 United States Code 1901 as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.501(a)(1)(ii), sole source (including brand name or equivalent) under the authority of the simplified procedures for certain commercial items

Amount: . This J&A will include contingency of and will be in the amount of . Based on market research and Rough Orders of Magnitude (ROMs) provided Contractors, the estimated amount is

Prepared by/Technical and Requirements Representative:

Contracting Officer:

Reviews

I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Legal Counsel

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Sole Source Justification and Approval Under FAR 13.501

1. Contracting Activity: USACE/MVD/MVR-CT

2. Description of Action: Approval is for a new supply contract using O&M funding.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: This is a new supply contract to provide instruments, equipment, supplies, materials, and other items as shown in Table 1 (below) for the Operational Automation Program for Red Rock Dam. The estimate, to include contingency, is .

Table1. Instrument/Material List Item Piezometers Price Per Price Total Quantity Details*

1 Piezometer (larger dia.) 22

133 x 17.5 mm; 0.10 kg mass; standard range of 350, 700 kPa, 1,2,3 Mpa; over range 1.5 x rated pressure; resolution

0.025% F.S.; accuracy ±0.1% F.S.; linearity <0.5% F.S. (±0.1% F.S. optional); temp.

range -20°C to +80°C; thermal zero shift <0.05% F.S./°C; diaphragm displacement

<0.001 cm3 @ F.S. Requires 2 twisted pair cording for connection to data logger.

2 Piezometer (smaller dia.) 34

165 x 11 mm; 0.09 kg mass; standard range of 350, 700 kPa; over range 1.5 x rated pressure; resolution 0.05% F.S.; accuracy ±0.1% F.S.; linearity <0.5% F.S.; temp. range

-20°C to +80°C; thermal zero shift <0.05% F.S./°C; diaphragm displacement <0.001 cm3 @ F.S. Requires 2 twisted pair cording for connection to data logger.

Cable in Wells/PZs [per ft]

4-conductor, 2 twisted pairs, 22 AWG 7/30; 10 mil HDPP insulation; 24 AWG drain wire; PVC jacket; O.D. 6.35 mm; temp range -20°C to +80°C

4 Data Logger 3 RF407 w/900MHz radio; temp range -40°C to +70°C; 3-year warranty

5 Whip Antenna 3 900MHz 0dBd Omni 1/2 Wave Whip Antenna w/Right Angle & RPSMA Male

6 Omni Antenna 1 900MHz 3dBd Omni Antenna w/Type N Female & Mounting Hardware

7 Surge Protection Kit 1 Surge Protection Kit, Type N to RPSMA, 700-2700MHz, 18 inches

8 Antenna Cable 1 Antenna Cable RG8 w/2 Type N Male Connectors 10ft per antenna cable

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9 Multiplexor 4 power is unregulated 9.6 to 16 Vdc; min.

clock pulse width of 1 ms; max. actuation time for relay of 20 ms; initial relay resistance (closed) of 0.1 ohm; max.

switching current of 500mA; max. switching voltage of 50 Vdc; min. contact life of

5x107; max. contact voltage rating of 70V;

max. voltage of 8 Vdc (clock level); CE compliance EN 61326:1998, EN 55022:1998 Class B; surge complies with IEC61000-4-5, test level 3 (±2 kV, 2 ohm coupling impedance); operating temp. range -25°C to +50°C (standard) and -55°C to +85°C (extended); dimensions 23.9x10.2x4.6 cm

(9.4x4.0x1.8 in.)

5-Conductor cable with drain

4 5-Conductor 22AWG Cable w/Drain 2ft per cable -PT w/Tinned Wires

4-Conductor cable with drain

4 4-Conductor 22AWG Cable w/Drain 2ft per cable -PT w/Tinned Wires

12 Data Logger 2

3-Channel Vibrating Wire Datalogger - RF407 w/900MHz Radio -RC w/Rechargeable Batt -SM w/Standard Mounting

13 Solar Panel for CRVW3 2 10W Solar Panel, 20ft Cable -PT w/Tinned

Wires -SM Std Mounting Kit

Branch grounding for small enclosure

2 Basic Grounding Kit for Small Enclosure

15 Whip Antenna 2 900MHz 0dBd Omni 1/2 Wave Whip Antenna w/Right Angle & RPSMA Male

16 Enclosure 3 white; fiberglass-reinforced polyester w/ door gasket, external grounding lug, stainless-steel hinge, and lockable hasps;

NEMA 4X enclosure classification; 2 large, 2 medium, 2 small cable-entry seals;

45.7x40.6x22.9 cm (18x16x9 in.) internal dimensions; 49.53x44.4x26.98 cm (19.5x17.48x10.62 in.) external dimensions

17 12V Battery 3 sealed lead acid (SLA); output voltage of 12 Vdc; nominal rating of 12 Ah; battery cable length 0.6 m (2 feet); 15.0x9.4x8.9 cm (5.9x3.7x3.5 in.) for battery only, 19.1x10.3x9.7 cm (7.5z4.0z3.8 in.) for battery with mounting bracket

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18 Solar Panel 3

20 AWG, 1-twisted pair cable; 20 W max.

peak power; 99 mph max. allowable wind gust speed for standard mount, 130 mph max. allowable wind gust speed for extended mount; 18 W guaranteed min.

peak power; 1.19 A current at peak; 16.8 V voltage at peak; cable length of 4.572 m (15 feet); 50.0x42.2x5.1 cm (19.7x16.6x2 in.)

Multiconductor (6 pairs) [per ft]

2486 Orange PVC Cable, 0.5", 6 twisted pairs (sold by the ft)

Multiconductor (4 pairs) [per ft]

7063 Violet PVC Cable, 0.375", 4 twisted pairs (sold by the ft)

Single conductor (2 pairs) [per ft]

3467 Blue PVC Cable, 0.250", 2 twisted pairs (sold by the ft)

Cellphone modem for data logger

4G LTE Cat1 Cellular Module for Verizon (-

40 to +80C) -V Verizon US -250 250MB/Mon Data Plan For 5 Year(s)

23 Base Antenna 1 4G/3G Omni 2dBd Antenna w/Type N Female & CSI Mounting Hardware

Surge Protection in Enclosure

Bulkhead Surge Protection Installed in

Enclosure, Type N to SMA, 700- 2700MHz, 18 inches

25 Antenna Cable 1 Antenna Cable RG8 w/2 Type N Male Connectors 10ft per antenna cable

*Item Details (to include interoperability with all other items) are minimum Government requirements that must be met or exceeded to be considered a successful “or equal” item.

4. Authority Cited: 41 United States Code 1901 as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.501(a)(1)(ii), sole source (including brand name or equivalent) under the authority of the simplified procedures for certain commercial items.

5. Reason for Authority Cited: Many variables factor in to creating an operational automation program for Red Rock Dam. These factors include, but are not limited to:

instrument battery life, instrument durability, instrument maximum diameter, vented vs.

unvented instruments, ability to be automated, ability to connect with other system components and properly relay collected data to an automated collection system, and ability for all equipment from various companies to properly communicate and work together. A significant amount of research by EC-G personnel has determined that the instruments and materials listed above in Table 1 would meet all necessary criteria in creating an effective automated monitoring system. The proposed instruments are

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5 SEP 2021

known to be available from GEOKON, while all other materials are available from Campbell Scientific. It has been determined by EC-G that the GEOKON instruments will work in conjunction with Campbell Scientific materials.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: During the market research process, many companies were considered including GEOKON, Campbell Scientific, Keller America, OTT HydroMet, and Xylem Analytics. This research included contacting knowledgeable people both within the government and industry for advice, phone and email communication with potential suppliers, and review of websites, catalogs, literature, brochures, etc. of potential suppliers. Based on the five companies contacted, only a mixture of items provided by GEOKON and Campbell Scientific were determined to meet the Government’s requirement and provide interoperability. Interoperability of all items is critical and no other known solutions exist based on market research conducted by EC-G. However, there may be alternatives out there, which is why this requirement is to be solicited as Brand Name or Equal. Item details listed above (to include interoperability with all other items) are seen as minimum requirements that an “or equal” item would need to meet or exceed.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: This is not a follow-on requirement. The Government is soliciting this requirement as a Brand Name or Equal requirement in efforts to increase competition, now and for future similar efforts.

8. Market Research: Instrumentation experts were contacted both inside (MVR Water Control personnel) and outside (Instrumentation Center of Practice personnel, CEMVS/CELRN) Rock Island District for advice on types and brands of instruments to use in relation to dam instrumentation automation. This communication has occurred via email, phone, and face-to-face over the last year. Using that advice, communication was initiated with several companies that offer instruments and equipment associated with dam instrumentation and automation. These companies included GEOKON, Campbell Scientific, Keller America, OTT HydroMet, and Xylem Analytics.

Communication with private companies has occurred via email and phone over the last several months as the exact automation system and layout has been fine-tuned. ROM and item detail information was received from three sources: Campbell Scientific, GEOKON, and Keller America. Additional market research was conducted by completing web searches, investigating automation methods, determining required instrumentation/equipment, suppliers, pricing information, etc. Websites, catalogs, literature, and brochures of potential suppliers were also reviewed throughout the research process. Potential supplier items and materials were ruled out as it became apparent they could not provide specific aspects of the required instrumentation or equipment needed for the proposed automation system. As such, the results of the market research determined two different OEMs had the required items/materials necessary that could meet the requirements and provide the critical interoperability for this mission.

9. Interested Sources: Campbell Scientific, GEOKON, and Keller America have all expressed interest for the instruments or materials they could provide.

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10. Other Facts: Not Applicable

11. Technical 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.

12. 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.

13. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. The basis for this determination be price analysis techniques. Certified cost or pricing data is not required per FAR 15.403-1(b)(3).

14. Contracting Officer Certification:

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

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7 SEP 2021

Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of Red Rock Dam Operational Automation Equipment in the amount of NTE on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR 13.501, subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and property herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.