Limiting-Competition_Redacted.pdf

Version – February 2017

Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity:

Corpus Christi Army Depot Contracting Office Army Contracting Command – Redstone

(CCAM-ALC)

308 Crecy Street Mail Stop 18 Corpus Christi, TX 78419-5260

2. Description of Action:

Nature: X New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Contract Vehicle: X Purchase Order Number __TBD__________________________

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Number _______________

Order/BPA# _______ against FSS Contract #_____ _________

Order #___________ against Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Name or #______________

Order #_______ against a single award IDC Contract

Modification # _______ to existing PO/TO/DO/Call Order

Pricing/Contract Type: X Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours

Cost Reimbursable Hybrid

Funds: Army Working Capital Funds, FY2017

Name of Proposed Contractors and Addresses:

Bradley's, Inc.

600 E Hwy 35 Gregory, TX, 78359-0000

Corpus Christi C.D. Electric, L.P.

617 High Starr Dr.

Corpus Christi, TX 78408-2512

Brand Name Buy: X Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies: The contractor shall provide all material, transportation, labor and technical experience to inspect, repair, assemble, and test the Reliance 3000 HP motor. Also the motor is required to be commissioned to the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) specification and requirements.

4. Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

5. Reasons for Authority Cited: Baldor Electric Company, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Reliance Motor, retains all proprietary data for the Reliance Motor. Baldor Electric Company only authorizes Certified Reliance Service Centers to perform repairs and maintenance. In addition, Baldor Electric Company will only provide Certified Reliance Service Centers access to all priority data pertaining to the Reliance Motors. Therefore, this requirement will be limited to authorized Certified Reliance Motor Service centers capable of providing repairs to Reliance motors.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: For FAR Part 13 actions, the public display and synopsis requirements of FAR 5.101 and FAR 5. 203 apply and will be followed. The justification will be redacted and published with the solicitation.

7. Market Research: In accordance with FAR Part 10, market research has been conducted for this acquisition

The following market research techniques were used: contact with knowledgeable persons in Government and Industry, regarding the commercial nature of this requirement; AMCOM’s Competition Advocates Shopping List (CASL); reviewed catalogs and other generally available product literature published by manufacturers, distributors, dealers, etc.; and review of a previous procurement.

8. Technical/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.

9. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon price analysis.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.