Notice of Intent to Sole Source for MMD 42' Barge Rotating Group Repair

<p>LIMITED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RFO 12.l02(a)<br />
1. CONTRACTING AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District (USACE)<br />
2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: Approval is requested to utilize Thrust Masters of<br />
Texas (TMOT) to install a new mechanical propulsion assembly within the propulsor of the<br />
42&#39; self-propelled barge Jackson and overhaul the assembly removed from the Jackson to<br />
serve as a spare. TMOT is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and does not grant<br />
license or permission to other vendors to disassemble the propulsion assembly and<br />
recommends that a TMOT service technician be present for any work within the propulsor.<br />
3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES OR NATURE OF CONSTRUCTION:<br />
The 25-year-old rotating group on the 42&#39; Jackson vessel is experiencing consecutive propeller<br />
seal failures rendering the vessel inoperable. This justification covers the acquisition of one (1)<br />
new TMOT Rotating Group (Model B121287), the factory overhaul of the existing<br />
Government-furnished legacy rotating group (Model C104916), and the services of an OEMcertified<br />
technician to supervise the on-site removal and installation. The total estimated cost of<br />
this action is $65,000.<br />
Specific services are as follows:<br />
&bull; Procurement: One new Rotating Group (B121287), shipped to Mud Mountain Dam.<br />
&bull; Overhaul Service: Complete factory rebuild of the legacy Rotating Group (C104916),<br />
including round-trip shipping.<br />
&bull; Technical Service: On-site supervision by a TMOT-certified technician for three (3) days<br />
to oversee the teardown and installation process, ensuring warranty compliance.<br />
4. AUTHORITY CITED: 10 USC 2304(c)(l) and RFO 12.lO2(a) Soliciting from a single<br />
source, (i) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.<br />
5. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED:<br />
Pursuant to RFO 13.101 (b ), &quot;Contracting officers may solicit from a single source based on a<br />
determination and findings (see subpart 1.5) that only one source is reasonably available (e.g.,<br />
urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).<br />
TMOT is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the OD-150 TRNS propulsor unit<br />
and its proprietary rotating group assembly.<br />
1. Exclusive Expertise and Proprietary Data: TMOT is the only entity with the<br />
proprietary drawings, tooling, and specific expertise required to overhaul the legacy<br />
rotating group (C104916) to factory specifications. The manufacturer has stated that a<br />
full inspection of the unit housing, prop shaft, and motor, along with the proper<br />
pressure and operational tests, can only be performed at their facility. No third-party<br />
vendors are licensed or authorized to perform this work.<br />
2. Warranty Preservation: TMOT has stipulated that the warranty for both the new and<br />
overhauled units is contingent upon correct installation. While self-installation is<br />
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<p>CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION:<br />
I hereby certify to the best of my knowledge this justification is accurate and complete.<br />
LIMITED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PURSUANT TO FAR 13.l0l(a)<br />
FAIR AND REASONABLE COST DETERMINATION:<br />
I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action<br />
will be fair and reasonable based on publicly-available pricing data and available historical<br />
prices paid for the same or similar item.<br />
APPROVAL<br />
Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of services to operate the<br />
smolt trap on the Green River on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to RFO<br />
12.102 (a) Restricting competition &quot;For acquisitions valued at or below the simplified<br />
acquisition threshold(SAT), the decision must be documented that only one source is available<br />
and the basis for the decision. Soliciting from a single source is subject to availability of funds<br />
and provided the property herein described has otherwise been authorized for this acquisition.<br />
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Point of Contact

• Geraldine L. Kemp — Geraldine.L.Kemp@usace.army.mil
• Shemekia McMillan — Shemekia.R.Mcmillan@usace.army.mil

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