Notice of Intent to Sole Source - GCQ3 Breaker Retrofit
ID: W912EF24Q0083Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYUS ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT WALLA WALWALLA WALLA, WA, 99362-1876, USA

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All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

QUALITY CONTROL- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS (H159)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5461d61777c348ac8026eec0926d48ab/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Walla Walla District, intends to award a sole source contract to Schneider Electric Buildings Critical Systems, Inc. for the supply, testing, commissioning, and shipment of a custom adapter cradle necessary for retrofitting a Square D breaker into an existing Westinghouse brand switchboard breaker cubicle at the Dworshak National Fish Hatchery in Idaho. This procurement is critical as the existing breaker is over 40 years old and requires replacement with minimal operational downtime, necessitating Schneider Electric's unique expertise and proprietary knowledge for successful installation and testing. The project is justified under FAR provisions for sole-source procurement due to the lack of viable alternatives, with an independent government cost estimate required to ensure fair pricing. Interested parties may express their capabilities to Mary Seiner at Mary.L.Seiner@usace.army.mil by 11:00 AM PDT on September 13, 2024.

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    Sole Source Determination_Redacted.pdf
    The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Walla Walla District, seeks approval for a sole source contract with Schneider Electric Inc. for the procurement and installation of a custom Retrofill Materials Kit designed to retrofit an existing Square D breaker with a non-Square D switchboard at the Dworshak National Fish Hatchery. The existing breaker is over 40 years old and requires replacement, necessitating minimal downtime for operations. Schneider Electric is the sole provider capable of installing and testing the required equipment due to proprietary information and warranty concerns. Alternatives were considered but deemed unfeasible, as only Schneider Electric possesses the necessary expertise and rights for successful retrofitting. Market research confirms Schneider Electric as the exclusive source for this custom solution, thus ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The project will require an independent government cost estimate to ensure pricing is fair and reasonable, and is justified under specific FAR provisions that allow for sole-source procurement in unique situations. Legal sufficiency and contracting officer approvals have been obtained, solidifying the determination to proceed with this action in the government's best interest.
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