JA Electrical Utilities - BGAD SAAM_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a sole-source procurement filed by the US Army Engineer District, Corps of Engineers, Louisville, Kentucky.

The justification supports a sole-source award for electric utility service provided by City Light and Power (CLP) for the Small Arms Ammunition Magazine project at Blue Grass Army Depot in Kentucky. Rather than the Government purchasing the service directly, the requirement will be included in an RFP for a Design-Build (FFP) construction contract funded with MILCON appropriations. CLP is identified as the only electric utility provider available to the site, with no other electric utilities capable of servicing the location. The project includes comprehensive construction of ammunition storage and support facilities requiring utilities (water, sewer, gas, electric), site improvements, lighting systems, fire protection, alarm systems, and Energy Monitoring Control Systems (EMCS) connection. The authority cited for this sole-source procurement is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1, invoking the "Only One Responsible Source" exception to full and open competition. Market research confirmed that only CLP utility service is available and functional at the Blue Grass Army Depot site. The justification notes that installing alternative utility infrastructure would be extraordinarily expensive and impractical. CLP is exempt from synopsization requirements under RFO 5.101(b)(1)(vi). The document includes certifications from the Technical Lead, Project Manager, Contracting Officer, and Assistant District Counsel confirming the accuracy of supporting data and legal sufficiency of the sole-source procurement.