SAM #W912DR27XACNV

Sole Source Crane and Hoist Repairs at Washington Aqueduct to Waymaker

This notice announces the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District's intent to sole source critical crane and hoist repairs at the Washington Aqueduct to Waymaker (American Mergers AND Manufacturing International LLC). - Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District - Facility: Washington Aqueduct - Requirement: Critical repairs to crane and hoist systems - Repairs must comply with OSHA, USACE EM 385-1-1, and ASME/ANSI B30 standards - Sole Source Vendor: Waymaker (American Mergers AND Manufacturing International LLC) - Incumbent contractor for crane inspection and maintenance - Performed annual inspection identifying deficiencies - Justification: Only Waymaker has immediate, intimate knowledge of the required repairs - Procurement Method: Commercial services under Simplified Acquisition Threshold - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Competition restricted per RFO Subpart 12.102(a) - No other vendors considered due to specialized knowledge requirement

Description

The purpose of this special notice is to issue notice of intent to restrict competition for certain commercial services under the simplified acquisition threshold. The Washington Aqueduct has a requirement for the procurement of critical repairs for the several crane and hoist systems located at the WA facilities. These repairs were specifically identified during the annual inspection required to maintain safety standards for safe operation in accordance with OSHA and USACE EM 385-1-1 regulations, as well as ASME/ANSI B30 Crane Standard Codes. Authority to Restrict Competition: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), Subpart 12.102(a).Reason for Authority Cited: RFO 12.102(a) allows the Contracting Officer (KO) to restrict competition when procuring commercial products or services under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) when they determine that only one source is reasonably available to fulfill the requirement. The Government requires critical repairs to its crane and hoist systems to support the Washington Aqueducts potable water treatment program. The proposed source, American Mergers AND Manufacturing International LLC (dba Waymaker), is the contractor currently performing the Crane Inspection and Maintenance Service Contract. Under this contract, Waymaker performed the comprehensive annual inspection that identified the required repairs. Because Waymaker performed this highly detailed inspection, they possess direct working knowledge of the specific repairs needed and the precise parts required. Procuring repairs from a new contractor would result in unacceptable delays and inflated costs due to the need for duplicate re-inspections. Because no other contractor has this immediate, intimate knowledge of the specific deficiencies, it is determined that only one source is reasonably available to perform these commercial services. Additional Links:Department of Defense Procurement ToolboxPIEE Solicitation Module Link for W912DR27XACNVRegistration Instructions for the PIEE Solicitation ModuleWeb Based Training for the PIEE Solicitation Module

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