Nickajack Lock & Chickamauga Lock Remote Switch Operators

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has issued a Special Notice for a contract involving two CBS ArcSafe remote switch operators to be installed at Nickajack Lock and Chickamauga Lock. The notice represents a Contracting Officer's Determination for limiting competition below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The procurement is specifically targeting a sole-source award to CBS ArcSafe Inc. for a Firm Fixed-Price Supply contract funded by Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) funds. The anticipated period of performance for this contract is 120 days, focusing on specialized electrical system equipment installation.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to procure remote switch operators that maintain compatibility with existing electrical infrastructure at two lock facilities. The justification for a sole-source award stems from critical considerations of equipment reliability, potential staff retraining challenges, and avoiding additional costs associated with integrating non-compatible equipment. By selecting CBS ArcSafe Inc., the Corps of Engineers aims to ensure seamless integration with current Motor Control Center breakers and minimize potential operational disruptions. While no specific set-aside has been designated, the contract opportunity is limited to a single vendor based on technical compatibility requirements. Contractors interested in similar future opportunities should note the detailed technical justification provided in the Contracting Officer's determination, which emphasizes the importance of maintaining system consistency and operational efficiency in specialized federal infrastructure projects.