REDACTED_SOLE_SOURCE_JUSTIFICATION_S_Fixture_Polillo.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS

From: Steve Polillo, Code 7152

To: Code 02 Acquisition Branch

Subj: SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED SUPPLIES/SERVICES, ESTIMATED VALUE, AND

DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

Code 7152 requires services and supplies necessary to make a modification to equipment is used on the M241 Barge. Modifications are required for the S Fixture, a “custom” underwater fairing, to meet the updated mission requirement which directs installation of the S Fixture without the use of a floating crane or diver support:

• Additional padeyes and gussets per the drawing package submitted with the SAP requirements documentation. The additional padeyes and gussets allow for alternate lift and assembly configurations.

• Load testing of the additional padeyes and visual inspection of existing padeyes.

• Addition of flanging on the top section of the S fixture to allow an alternate means of entry onto the M241.

• Cutting and “crippling” of one M241 Barge moon pool cover required to support required S

Fixture positioning.

• Restoration of S-Fixture paint and markings after modification.

• Crane lifts and transportation of all custom pieces to and from Bangor Waterfront Operation

(BWO).

The required modifications need to complete and the fixture needs to be delivered to BWO by the week of 9 July, 2018.

The estimated value of the proposed acquisition is $.

2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SOLE SOURCE BASED ON

CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION

The S Fixture is a unique underwater fixture, designed and fabricated to meet specific fleet and system requirements. The only local company capable of meeting the system specific requirements during the allotted time, without incurring a substantial duplication of cost, is the

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Jesse Engineering of Tacoma WA.

BWO provides critical fleet driven training on the M241 Barge. To accomplish this, BWO uses a custom fixture, made by Jesse Engineering. The Non Reoccurring Engineering (NRE) costs associated with reverse engineering the material and fabrication processes for the S Fixture would greatly increase the costs for any other vendor. Changing to different manufacturing support company would result in the need reverse engineer some of the materials and processes used, become familiar with the structure, and could result in unintended use cases in the future.

Jesse Engineering is the OEM and has been the only manufacturer to perform work on the S

Fairing. This cost would exceed $]). Additionally, switching to another company would result in a significant time delay and could result in an inability to support fleet readiness. Pursuant to

FAR Part 6.302-1, this requirement shall be solicited on a sole source basis since competition would result in substantial duplication of costs not expected to be recovered through competition, and would also result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency’s requirements.

3. MARKET SURVEY

A market survey was conducted and the only company capable of performing the required work is the OEM, Jesse Engineering of Tacoma WA.

4. ADDITIONAL FACTS

Jesse Engineering has a local fabrication facility large enough to perform the required S Fairing work. This facility proximity to NSWCCD BWO allows for government oversight in a cost effective manner. Other vendors with the infrastructure capable of supporting the required work are located in regions that would greatly increase the cost associated with government oversight of the modifications.

5. CUSTOMER SIGNATURE:

I certify that the statements 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.

Signature of Requisition Originator Date

Signature of 1 st Level Supervisor Date

Signature of Contracting Officer Date