21Q2618 JandA.pdf

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Date: 07 JULY 2021

MEMORANDUM

Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN ACQUISITION UNDER

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) USNS CARSON CITY (EPF-7) PR Number(s): N2979002824001

I. BACKGROUND:

1. In considering the references, FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contacting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that, under the circumstances of the contract action, only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing, brand-name, or industrial mobilization).

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition because only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

1. Provide a description of the item or service required, to include

a) the name of the required source or brand name

Thresher Vortex Sewage Pump

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

15 SEPTEMBER 2021

c) its intended use.

The Thresher Vortex Sewage Pumps are the OEM part for transfer used in the MSD units onboard. These pumps are critical in supporting the sanitation device and transfer.

2. List the source(s) or known vendor(s) who are able to provide the above described item or service.

Head Hunter; 3380 SW 11TH AVENUE FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33315

TW Metals; 235 TUBEWAY RD CAROL STREAM, ILL 60188

17Machinery; 3595 GEORGE WASHINGTON MEM HWY HAYES, VA 23072

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IS BASED

ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. _____ Only one responsible source (select all that apply):

1. __ RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS: the source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service.

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a. Explain what is subject to the restrictive rights.

b.

2. _____ EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is ONLY ONE authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

a. Identify the OEM and explain the circumstances surrounding why the item or service is only available from the OEM.

b. Identify the distributor / authorized technical representative for the item or service.

Provide evidence of the exclusive licensing agreement as an attachment to this document.

(NOTE: If there is more than one distributor / authorized technical representative, then use Part B Brand Name.)

3. __XX__ OTHER REASON:

a. __XX__ CRITICAL SHIP EQUIPMENT: The required item is critical ship equipment, the failure of which poses a hazard to the ship, the crew or the environment.

i. SMS Procedure Number: __ SMS 10.6.002-01-JHSV

b. __XX__ STANDARDIZATION: Per MSCs standardization initiative, only the specified make/model of the equipment/parts will satisfy the Government replacement items.

i. Identify Make / Model Number(s): Thresher Vortex Sewage Pump / THR-HMX-3P60

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

EFP Class

c. __XX__ FORM, FIT, AND FUNCTION: Item is direct replacement parts / components for existing equipment and must be compatible in terms of form, fit, and function with existing equipment / configurations.

i. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment:

Thresher Vortex Sewage Pump / THR-HMX-3P60

ii. Describe how the equipment must be compatible with the existing configuration.

Equipment must interface with the Marine Sanitation Device (MSD).