1.04 Sole_Source ABS FY22 (Redacted).pdf

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JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (Simplified Acquisitions <$250K)

The service or material listed on N4657922RC00G62 is sole source and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below.

There are no substitutes available for this material or service.

Restricted to the following source. Provide original manufacturer’s name. (If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Manufacturer: _____________________________ Manufacturer POC & phone nr. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Mfr. address _____________________________________

Dealer / Rep ________________________

Dealer / Rep address / phone nr. _________________________________

_X_ Description of the item or service required, the estimated cost, and required delivery date.

Training Support Vessel Squadron Four currently operates TSV-1 PREVAIL from JEBLC-FS pier 58, TSV-2 HUGO from JEBLC-FS pier 56, TSV-3 HUNTER from JEBLC-FS pier 56, TSV-4 NARRAGANSETT from JEBLC-FS pier 58 and TSV-5 VINDICATOR, currently moored at Inactive Ships Facility Beaumont TX. The vessels are required to have an approved and internationally recognized organization to provide an inspection regime and oversight to ensure the vessels are safe to operate. Estimated cost is $119,248.76, delivery date is immediate.

_X Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source (unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

ABS is the industry standard for commercial shipping and the NAVY is also shifting to ABS oversight with the LCS ships. The crew members are licensed commercial engineers and mates. They have all been working with the ABS system for their entire careers. They are intimately familiar with that system.

Shifting to another system would introduce unfamiliar procedures, schedules and surveyors. Resulting in a high potential for damage or injury to the ship and crew.

PREVAIL has been ABS certified since 2003, when she was brought back into service, the ABS Surveyors assigned to support PREVAIL, both locally and at the engineering offices at Houston, are intimately familiar with PREVAIL. The ship is fully inducted into their inspection and assessment schedule.

HUGO has been ABS Classified since 2007. When custodianship of that vessel was transferred to CSG-4 the ABS Surveyors assigned to support HUGO, both locally and at the engineering offices at Houston, are intimately familiar with HUGO. The ship is fully inducted into their inspection and assessment schedule. ABS is the industry standard for commercial shipping and the NAVY is also shifting to ABS oversight with the LCS ships.

HUNTER has been ABS Classified since 2012. When custodianship of that vessel was transferred to

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CSG-4 the ABS Surveyors assigned to support HUNTER, both locally and at the engineering offices at Houston, are intimately familiar with HUNTER.

NARRAGANSETT has been ABS Classified since 2015. When custodianship of that vessel was transferred to CSG-4 the ABS Surveyors assigned to support NARRAGANSETT, both locally and at the engineering offices at Houston, are intimately familiar with NARRAGANSETT. The ship is fully inducted into their inspection and assessment schedule.

VINDICATOR is not yet ABS Classified. This vessel is a new addition to the TSVRON program. As a TSVRON vessel, it is required to have an approved and internationally recognized organization to provide an inspection regime and oversight to ensure the vessels are safe to operate. ABS is the industry standard for commercial shipping and the NAVY is also shifting to ABS oversight with the LCS ships.

_X The requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the government.

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_X_ The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

PREVAIL, HUGO, HUNTER, and NARRAGANSETT already have ABS Loadline and Classification Certificates.

VINDICATOR does not have ABS Loadline and Classification Certificates, at this time. These are internationally recognized and are additionally recognized by the United States Coast Guard as satisfactory certification. The Vessels are safe to operate in U.S. territorial waters.

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is

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These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment.

X Other information to support a sole source buy:

On March 22, 2022 a RFI/Sources Sought was posted to sam.gov in an effort to locate potential outside sources to perform the requested services. No responses were received.

I CERTIFY THAT STATEMENTS CHECKED, AND INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE, ARE

COMPLETE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE

PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND

OPEN COMPETITION.

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