A7 Sole Source - KAISER 0913 r_Redacted.pdf

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Date: February 25, 2025

MEMORANDUM

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): N2130743314008 / 1301211269

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:

Thordon Bearings Inc.

b) The required delivery date/period of performance April 30, 2025 – July 08, 2025

c) Its intended use.

Ships rudder pintle bearing replacement

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

Thordon Bearings Inc.

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.

a. Explain what is subject to the restrictive rights.

b. If drawings are included, who is identified as “owning” the drawings.

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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.)

OEM authorized REP is:

Thordon Bearings Inc.

3225 Mainway Burlington, Ontario Canada L7M 1A6 Tel: +1.905.335.1440 Fax: +1.905.335.4033

3. X OTHER REASON:

a. _____ 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

REFERENCES

6.1 SMS Procedure 10.4-001-ALL, Preventive Maintenance.

6.2 SMS Procedure 10.7-001-ALL, Corrective Maintenance.

b. X STANDARDIZATION / BRAND NAME: Per MSCs standardization initiative, only the specified make/model of the equipment/parts will satisfy the Government’s needs for additional units or replacement items.

i. Identify Make / Model Number(s): Thordon SXl rough molded upper and lower rudder stock bearings. NAVSEA DWG 562-5904153 F RUDDER SUPPORT

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ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

All 14 T-AO 187 Kaiser Class vessels.

c. X 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:

Thordon SXl rough molded lower rudder stock bearings

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

Must meet original equipment design. NAVSEA DWG 562-5904153 F RUDDER

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