Notice of Intent Sole Source Procurement for Wells Control Tender

• Country: USA
• Summary: Notice of Intent Sole Source Procurement for Wells Control System Upgrade at Fort Drum
• UST Ref No: 138131057
• Deadline: 02 Apr 2026
• Financier: Self Financed
• Purchaser Ownership: Government
• Tender Value: Refer Document
• Notice Type: Tender
• Document Ref. No.: W912DS-26-S-0018
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• Description:
• 1.0 Introduction & Background
  This document provides the justification for using other than full and open competition for the procurement of control system hardware, software, and integration services for the wells control system upgrade project at Fort Drum. The project requires the expansion and modernization of the existing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system controlling the facility's water wells.
  The existing wells are operated by a proprietary control system. To maintain operational integrity, system stability, and cybersecurity posture, the new controls must seamlessly integrate with the incumbent manufacturer's platform.
  2.0 Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition
  2.1 Authority Cited
  The proposed procurement is justified under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." This authority is applicable because the required supplies and services must be procured from a specific manufacturer to ensure compatibility with the existing installed infrastructure, thereby avoiding substantial duplication of cost and unacceptable delays.
  2.2 Description of Supplies/Services
  The required supplies and services include proprietary programmable logic controllers (PLCs), input/output (I/O) modules, SCADA software licenses, and the associated engineering services for programming, configuration, and integration. These components must be fully compatible with the existing Fort Drum wells control system, which is based on the Trane platform. Only this manufacturer and its authorized representatives can provide the hardware, firmware, and software required to expand the system without compromising its integrity while maintaining the full functionality required by the Fort Drum licensed water operator.
  2.3 Demonstration of Sole Source Necessity
  The existing SCADA system for the wells at Fort Drum is a highly integrated and proprietary pl...
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