Notice of Intent - Brand Name Purchase

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, is issuing a Notice of Intent to place a brand‑name, firm‑fixed‑price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call for electrical spare parts needed at the Newburgh Lock and Dam in Newburgh, Indiana. The parts are specific Eaton, NEMA, and Cutler‑Hammer items that must match existing equipment in the Motor Control Center (MCC) to avoid costly re‑engineering and extended lock downtime. Because the required components are brand‑specific and no suitable alternatives were identified, competition is limited to the identified manufacturers under the BPA. This acquisition falls below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and is justified as a brand‑name restriction. • Scope: Purchase of multiple electrical components (breakers, contactors, transformers, relays, meters, etc.) for immediate replacement in the MCC. • Quantity: Varies per part (most items 1‑3 units; some items up to 22 units). • Delivery: To Newburgh Lock and Dam, Newburgh, IN. • Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price BPA call, limited to pre‑approved brand‑name suppliers. • Funding: FY Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA). • Authority: Multiple RFO clauses allowing single‑source, urgency, and brand‑name justification under the SAT.