1.2.23 1301155063 J&A_Redacted.pdf

FAR SUBPART 13.5 SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS -

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

CONTROL NUMBER: 2024-023

PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER: 1301155063 / N2979441024037

Requiring Activity: Military Sealift Command in support of

Description of Requirement: Material for the Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) Stem Ramp 5 year maintenance

Authority: Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR Subpart 13.5.

Amount:

1. Agency Contracting Activity:

N00406 - Naval Supply Fleet Logistics Puget Sound

2. Description of Action:

This requirement is for parts required to perform maintenance on the stem ramp onboard

. Parts are required to be provided by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).

OEM

Lake Shore Systems, Inc.

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

This requirement is for 64 parts that are compiled in a kit as illustrated in the following table.

CLIN Material Description UI Qty

1 BUSHING, COMPOSITE EA 2

2 PIN, WEDGE CYLINDER EA 4

3 PIN, SLEW CYLINDER EA 2

4 THRUST WASHER EA 4

5 THRUST WASHER EA 32

6 THRUST WASHER EA 4

7 THRUST WASHER EA 8

Source Selection Information (with content) - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

For Official Use Only

The stem ramp onboard the is scheduled for maintenance. Required replacement parts included in the kit need to be delivered prior to the start of the maintenance period of performance. Stem ramps are considered a Critical System in accordance with COMSC INSTRUCTION 4490.lC. The designation of ship critical safety item means that any part, assembly, or support of this ship's critical safety item that has a failure, malfunction, or absence could cause catastrophic or critical failure resulting in loss or serious damage to the ship or unacceptable risk of personal injury or loss of life. See 10 USC

§2319 and DFARS 209.2 The stem ramp contemplated in this contract is on the following critical safety items: #15 -Mission Equipment (Vehicle Ramps; Cargo Cranes; Cargo Hold Watertight Doors and Ramps) (structural, electronics and hydraulic control systems; not hydraulic components and hoses, and other common components). Per COMSCINST 4490.lC, MSC N7, the Design Control Activity, has determined that only qualified sources may produce and service these critical safety items. Only authorized field service technicians have access to necessary technical data and have the expertise to identify and provide direct replacement parts for existing equipment, which must be compatible in terms of form, fit, and function with existing equipment or configurations. This ensures equipment reliability. Improperly installed or deficient parts could cause system failure and loss of the affected system or equipment while at sea. This

EPF class ship already contains these parts on its stem ramp and so replacement with parts from another manufacturer or introducing altemateand untested parts is not authorized and poses unacceptable risk to the success of missions performed and to the life and safety of personnel on board the vessel. The identified contractor has been qualified by MSC to work on this system and there are no authorized NonOEM distributors for stem ramp parts identified as shown on https:Uwww.msc.usff.navy.mil/Business-:

Opportunities/Contracts/Qualification-for-Items- Critical-to-Shipboard-Safety-on-MSC-Vessels/. The

OEM of the stem ramp is TLake Shore Systems, Inc.. Lake Shore Systems, Inc. does not have any authorized distributors and sells directly to the Government.

5. Efforts to Obtain Competition: The Contracting Officer shall publish the notices required by FAR 5.201.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: At this time, there are no additional efforts to increase competition as detailed in Section 4. This requirement is sole sourced to the OEM. Market research was conducted as detailed below to confirm OEM.

7. Market Research:

Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR Parts 10, 12, and 13 .5. Current market research show that there are no companies, other than Lake Shore Systems, Inc., that would have the ability to fulfill this requirement. Market research also conducted through FLCPS previous contracts data base and MSC previous contracts. Stem ramps are considered a Critical System in accordance with COMSC INSTRUCTION 4490.lC. The stem ramp contemplated in this contract is on the following critical safety items: (15) Mission Equipment (Vehicle Ramps; Cargo Cranes; Cargo Hold Water Tight Doors and Ramps) (structural, electronics and hydraulic control systems; not hydraulic components and hoses, and other common components). Per COMSCINST 4490.lC, MSC N7, the Design Control Activity, has determined that only qualified sources may produce and service these critical safety items. Only

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12. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. It is anticipated that a price analysis will be used to determine the quoted price as fair and reasonable.

13. Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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Title: Contracting Officer Signature:

Legal Counsel: (local legal counsel as required by local policy)

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Approval

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of stern ramp parts on a sole source basis pursuant to the authority of the Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items, 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR Subpart 13.5, subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

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Contracting Activity Competition Advocate

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NA VSUP N7 Senior Executive Service

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