Class Justification and Approval - Sole Source - Emerson Process Management Power & Water Systems, Inc.
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26-0011
- Agency
-
ENDIST Walla Walla
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 26-0003
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Walla Walla, Washington, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Walla Walla issued a Class Justification and Approval notice on February 13, 2026, authorizing sole-source procurement of governor products and services from Emerson Process Management Power & Water Systems, Inc. for hydroelectric operations across the Walla Walla, Omaha, Seattle, and Portland districts. The justification is based on Emerson's exclusive ownership of proprietary rights to 180 identical AGC-brand hydraulic governors standardized across the region since 2009, along with the custom pump gears, PLC software, and associated commissioning, programming, training, and troubleshooting services required for these systems. Emerson acquired American Governor Company in April 2020 and is the sole capable provider of these specialized services, with competitive alternatives estimated to cost up to $100 million more while creating compatibility and system failure risks for critical powerhouse operations. The class authorization covers acquisitions spanning fiscal years 2026 through 2031, remaining in effect until November 1, 2031, with contract 26-0003 awarded to Emerson on February 13, 2026. While specific contract award amounts are not disclosed in this notice, the government will ensure fair and reasonable pricing through comparison to historical data per FAR guidelines, and will continue posting notices of intent for future requirements to maintain transparency despite the anticipated lack of effective competition.
Notice text
This Class Justification and Approval (J&A) authorizes sole-source procurement of governor products and services from Emerson Process Management Power & Water Systems, Inc. for use across Walla Walla, Omaha, Seattle, and Portland District hydroelectric operating projects.
Awarded contract 26-0003 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-02-13.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Class Justification FAR Part 6 JA_Emerson_Redacted.pdf |
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