18T0076_Other_Than_Full__Open_Competition_DF_SIGNED.pdf

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S DETERMINATION

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Inspection & Maintenance of Hose-McCann ICP system on Quarters Barge Taggatz

1. CONTRACTING AGENCY: The Corps of Engineers St. Paul District, St. Paul, MN is the contracting agency responsible for this action.

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: This procurement is for annual inspection and maintenance of the communications (public address) system aboard the Quarters Barge Taggatz, including the repair of any deficiencies found. This system is integrated into the vessel fire alarm system, and is critical to crew safety.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES and/or SERVICES:

Inspection and maintenance/repair services for the Hose-McCann ICP communications system installed on the Quarters Barge Taggatz during vessel construction. Parts required to correct deficiencies shall be genuine OEM components.

4. AUTHORITY CITED: This acquisition is conducted under the authority that only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy USACE’s requirements, as cited in FAR 13.106-1 below:

“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).”

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)

5. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED: The Hose-McCann ICP communications system on the Quarters Barge Taggatz was installed during vessel construction. The system uses proprietary technology. The parts are sold only by the manufacturer. Only manufacturer technicians are trained and authorized to provide system maintenance and repairs.

6. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION: Spoke with Hose-McCann representative, who stated there are no authorized independent service providers or dealerships for their systems. Called two low voltage electrical contractors, who confirmed they are unable to service Hose-McCann systems.

7. INTERESTED SOURCES: Hose-McCann.

As the technical or requirement personnel, I certify that the evidence of the supporting data that forms the basis of this justification is complete and accurate.

Technical/Requirements Personnel Printed Name Date

Contracting Officer Printed Name Date b6cokag1 Typewritten Text Keith Graham b6cokag1 Typewritten Text 01Jun2018

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Typewritten Text Kevin P. Henricks

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Typewritten Text 6/1/2018