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Magnesium Rod Anodes

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: DEPT OF THE ARMY (2100) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 9530 | Last Modified: 02/05/2023

Procurement Summary

The proposed action is for the purchase of 200 extruded AZ31 magnesium rod anodes, 2.024” in diameter by 240” (20 ft) in length with one end plain, the other end threaded. Anodes procured through this action would be used to replace deficient anodes on hydraulic steel structures to provide the structure with sufficient protection against corrosion.

Waiver Rationale Summary

A Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the acquisition of 200 AZ31 Magnesium Anode Rods was published to SAM.gov on March 9, 2022. The customer previously requested an estimated quote from Galvotec to use as market research for this acquisition. Galvotec responded with a quote valued at $89,466.00. One (1) firm submitted a response to the solicitation. AMS Industries, LLC provided a quote valued at $95,526.00. AMS’s quote was only 6.8% percent higher than the Galvotec quote, so the customer accepted the quote. AMS's quoted product will be manufactured in Mexico. FAR 25.103(b)(3) is applicable in this situation, as no quotes were received where the product will be manufactured domestically.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

No

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

BARS AND RODS, NONFERROUS BASE METAL

NAICS

331491 - Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding

Date Submitted

01/27/2023

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

W9127S22P0049

Solicitation ID

N/A

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Between 6 months and 1 year

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

DEPT OF THE ARMY