24Q0002 SSJ.pdf

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Date: 07 September 2023

MEMORANDUM

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) USNS WALLY SCHIRRA TAKE 8 PR Number(s): N23198-XXXX-XXXX

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

Global Electronic Services Inc

b) The required delivery date/period of performance and

POP 01 October 2023 to 30 November 2023

c) Its intended use.

REQUIRED TO REFURBISH DELTA MODULE PIB 504 INTERFACE CARDS/OVERLOAD

SWITCHES

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

Global Electronic Services Inc

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

ON THE FOLLOWING, (select all that apply):

A. __X___ BRAND LIMITED SOURCE (select all that apply):

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

a. Explain what is subject to the restrictive rights.

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GLOBAL ELECTRONIC SERVICES INC IS THE OEM FOR THE DELTA MODULE, PIB 504 INTERFACE

CARDS, VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE AND OVERLOAD SWITCHES. THERE IS NO OTHER

MANUFACTURE OF THIS MATERIAL.

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. _X__ OTHER REASON:

a. X 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: 10.6-002-ALL

ii. Describe how it applies to the critical piece of equipment: SMS LISTS ALL THE

DELTA MODULE, PIB 504 INTRFACE CARDS, VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE AND

OVERLOAD SWITCHES EQUPMENTS ARE CRITICAL EQUIPMENTS.

FAILURE OF THE DELTA MODULE, PIB 504 INTERFACE CARDS, VSD AND

OVERLOAD SWITCHES WILL FORCE THE SHIP TO REDUCE/LIMITED

THEIR CAPABILITIES FOR A SAFE SYSTEM. THE LOSS OF TWO OR MORE

OF THE PIB SYSTEM EQUIPMENTS WILL PUT THE SHIP IN A C-4 STATUS,

THUS BECOMING UNABLE TO PERFORM THE PRIMARY MISSION OF

PROVIDING UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENT SERVICES TO THE FLEET,

WHICH WILL RESULT IN A CASREP. THE REDUCTION OF CAPABILITIES

CAN ALSO POSE A HAZARD TO THE CREW, DUE TO LIMITED SHIP

MANEUVERABILITY. PROPER REFURBISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF

THE DELTA, PIB 504, VSD REPAIRS EQUIPMENTS ARE CRITICAL TO THE

SAFE OPERATIONS OF T-AKE VESSEL.

b. ___X_ STANDARDIZATION / BRAND NAME: Per MSCs standardization initiative, only the or replacement items.

i. Identify Make / Model Number(s): GLOBAL MARINE SERVICES INC

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

THE ENTIRE TAKE CLASS SHIPS 1-14.

c. __ __ 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:

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

d. X OTHER: Other reasons not identified above (i.e., statutory requirement such as harbor pilot services): MSC DOES NOT HAVE MANUFACTURING AND TECHNICAL

INFORMATION REQUIRED TO EVALUATE AND DETERMINE WHETHER NON-OEM

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COMPONENTS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS OFFERED ARE EQUIVALENT TO THE OEM

COMPONENTS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS. THE DELTA MODULE, PIB 504 INTERFACE

CARDS, VSD, AND OVERLOAD SWITCH SYSTEM CONTROL ACTUATORS ARE REQUIRED

FOR OPERATION IN ORDER TO FULFILL ITS PRIMARY MISSION TO ALLIED WAR

FIGHTING SHIPS IN THE THEATER OF OPERATION. THE FAILURE OF THESE UNITS

F SERVICE.

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

a. Date on which the requirement was identified:

b. Required delivery date / Period of Performance:

c. If the difference between a. and b. is more than one week, explain the delay in submitting the Requirement.

d. Estimated production lead time:

e. Explanation of why delivery / commencement of services by the date required is needed: (explain the impact to the mission, any special circumstances or conditions, etc.)

f. CASREP Number: N/A.

IV. ANTICIPATED DOLLAR VALUE OF PROCURMENT

V. CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS:

Technical / Requirement 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.

Level Higher (Suppo / SPE / ASPE) / Date

Contract Specialist / Date

Contracting Officer / Date