A12. Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

Brand Name Justification US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Simplified Acquisitions

1. Contracting Activity:

US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, Rivers Project Office, 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO 63386.

2. Description of Action.

Contractor shall supply 2 types of submersible pumps (Gorman-Rupp and FEP) and associated infrastructure/piping to fit existing government applications. These pumps and piping configurations are commercial items. These will be procured via Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract; and subsequent delivery orders.

3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

These specific pumps and configurations are required to be compatible with existing infrastructure and interchangeability between both Locks and Dams. These pumps are used during high water and flooding events, and by using these specific pumps, down time will be minimal if a pump goes down as a direct replacement will be available to take its spot. Currently the pumps being utilized are a mix of old and odd-ball sizes with compatibility and reliability issues at both locations.

4. Market Research (MR) Market research was conducted and it was determined that multiple area vendors can meet this requirement.

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: Ethan Engerski Title: Facility Operations Specialist Date: 11/6/19

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: Karla Babb Title: Contracting Officer Date: 11/14/2019