The New York District plans to solicit and award a construction project for Programmable Logic Controller Upgrades (PLC) at Troy Lock and Dam, Troy, New York
1. This notification serves three (3) purposes:
a. To notify potential bidders of the Government’s intent to solicit brand name only
components for this project.
b. To identify potential sources that can provide an equivalent to the brand name only
items
c. Notification of the Army’s intent to solicit brand name components as described
below.
2. The items described below, under summary of requirements, are embedded in the construction project. The contract will be issued as a competitive solicitation. Only the components described below will be sole source, if no other sources are identified that can provide an equivalent system. In the event no equivalent sources are found, the brand name only justification will be issued pursuant to FAR Part 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. A subsequent market survey will not be published in support of a Justification and Approval for sole sourcing. Supplies of the brand name component will be provided directly to the Contractor(s) and not to the Government.
3. Summary of Requirements:
a. Rockwell Automation – Control Logix series Programmable Logic Controllers and IO
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), NAN District, has a requirement to
update the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) System responsible for controlling
gates, hydraulics, water levels, and other components. The system must provide
essential safety interlocks for lock operations and troubleshooting features, including
communication network redundancies.
To upgrade the existing lock PLC system, the integrator will need to re-write the ladder
logic program, re-write the HMI screens, provide additional PLC programming for new
features, and update the hardware, firmware and software. The control network will be
changed to use ethernet/IP for control network communication. The integrator will
adapt the PLC programming for the new machinery being provided. The integrator will
need to expand the programming to incorporate new programming features to improve
system maintenance and troubleshooting. The integrator will need to be available for
troubleshooting calls 24/7, 365 days with an in-person response time of less than 120
minutes.
Compatible with Zero trust architecture
Secure communication is a future pillar of our zero-trust architecture and will be important to protecting remote navigation. CIP Security is the only open protocol found that meets those criteria. It’s an open protocol. But in market research by UCIC, the only
vendor currently fully supporting it is Rockwell. The PLC system is to follow ISA/IEC 62443.
The ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards define requirements and processes for implementing and maintaining electronically secure industrial automation and control systems (IACS). These standards set best practices for security and provide a way to assess the level of security performance. Their approach to the cybersecurity challenge is a holistic one, bridging the gap between operations and information technology as well as between process safety and cybersecurity.
The Control Logix 5580 processor and all accessory hardware are commercially available items. This update is crucial to ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of the PLC system within the NAN District.
-The manufacturer has industry experience (NAICS Code 335314 - Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing) providing controller hardware with 15 years or more life expectancy.
4. The magnitude of this brand name component in terms of estimated price range is between $200,000 and $500,000.
5. Any vendor that wishes to provide an alternate source to the brand name above that is compatible with the above must provide a response with data supporting the claim within 15 business days of this announcement to New York District Corps of Engineers, Contracting Division.
6. This is a market survey and notification of intent only. This is not a request to respond to a solicitation. This requirement will be solicited at a future date.
