W912P818P0101_Sole_Source_Justification.pdf

MEMORANDUM FOR CONTRACT FILE 21 AUG 2018

SUBJECT: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source for Contract W912P818P0101 Bayou Sorrel Hydraulic Drive Unit (PR&C W42HEM82136160)

Reference: FAR 13.106 (b) Soliciting from a single source

1. Bayou Sorrel Lock/Operations Division requires a new, customized hydraulic unit for the Bayou Sorrel Lock Dewatering Project. The request is for the manufacture of a new unit and the delivery of associated technical drawings and plans.

2. The hydraulic unit is a commercially available unit that has been customized specifically for the Bayou Sorrel Lock. All parts must be compatible with current drive units and must be able to integrate with the current systems at the Lock. The original manufacturer, Huber Inc, was purchased by Supreme Integrated Technology (CAGE 5BN34). The current contractor possesses the specific knowledge to build this unit, which would reduce further production costs that would be incurred if the unit was manufactured by another company.

3. FAR 13.106 (b)(1)(i) states that, for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, “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.” In addition, the reporting requirements of FAR Part 6, Competition Requirements, are not applicable to contracts awarded using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13.

4. It is determined that it is reasonable to award this contract on a sole-source basis to Supreme Integrated Technology. Supreme Integrated Technology is current in SAM and listed as a small business in the SBA database. The award of a commercial, firm-fixed price contract to Supreme Integrated Technology is determined to be justified and in the best interest of the government.

Bradley Cox

Contracting Officer Contract Specialist