22Q0019_NonComp_Redacted.pdf

SWIP Tracking No. SGXP220248

DON SAP Guide Enclosure (3) 1

MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE

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

UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

IDENTIFICATION OF SOURCE:

Thomson 203A West Rock Road Radford VA 24141 Cage code: 6LBC3 POC: Thomson Customer Service

I. BACKGROUND:

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, 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, as 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:

Establish a SAP contract that will procure the following; Custom Linear Ball Bushing (p/n: 131-0395 rev F); Plated Shaft 30� long(p/n: 14179-201-1 rev C); Plated Shaft 40� long (p/n: 14179-201-3 rev C); Plated Shaft 45� long (p/n: 14179-201-5 rev C). These part are used in the manufacture of The are used in the and are supported These parts will /

The Custom Ball Bushings are approximately a piece with a quantity of (180) needed. The Plated Shafts are approximately to a piece, with a quantity of (30) for each length required. With the 20 week lead time to manufacture the RDD would be 05/01/22. Estimated cost is This

DON SAP Guide Enclosure (3) 2 date is required have time to put together the end item assembly, so that they can meet the Programs schedule as they build the new fleet.

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

COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. _X__ 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 required.

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.

3. _X__ OTHER REASONS. Other reason not identified above. Provide details on mission impact if requirement is not solicited from only one source.

Thomson is the sole source for the Custom Ball Bushing (p/n 131-0395 rev F); Plated Shaft (p/n: 14179-201-1/-3/-5 rev C) used in the as part of requires that any system used on the t platform to have the major suppliers go through a qualification plan that costs approximately based on prior qualification testing costs. Each item has to be qualified at 3 levels of testing � individual item (Ball Bushing, Plated Shaft), next level assembly ( and operations testing at sea. This represents over of the cost of the instant acquisition. In addition, an estimated 6 to 12 months would be required to qualify another vendor. Therefore, it is not considered cost effective to qualify a new vendor due to the costs indicated above, schedule impact to the program, and no major price or performance improvements to achieve. Only Thomson has met this requirement and are currently qualified to build the connectors for the

Notes on each drawing state that only the item described on the drawing, when procured from the vendor listed, is approved by the for use in the specified applications. No substitute item is to be used without prior testing and approval from this Program Office

B. ___ BRAND NAME. Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

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C. ___UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY. The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals.

Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in a work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine processing time would result in injury to the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above item/service is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:

1. Date on which the requirement was first identified:

2. Required delivery date/period of performance:

3. Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required:

4. If appropriate, include any additional pertinent information.

IV. CERTIFICATIONS/APPROVALS:

A. Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature Name (Printed) / Phone # Date

B. Certification/Approval.

Upon the basis of the above statements and information justification, I hereby approve, as the Contracting Officer, the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) using other than full and open competition.

Contracting Officer Signature Name (Printed) / Phone # Date