Attachment I - Sole Source Statement TSSOM main engine clutch inspection.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR

ACQUISITIONS WITHIN THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD ($250K) UP TO FAR 13.5

THRESHOLD ($7 MIL)

1. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1) – actions up to $250k or

13.501(a) – actions up to $7million, I hereby determine that the troubleshooting, inspection and overhaul services required to the State of Maine’s Main Engine Clutch and as listed on MAPR61522000261 is available from only one source, and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

2. This acquisition is restricted to the following source:

Marine Propulsion Inc.

1505 Corbin Ave.

Hammond, LA 70403 985-542-5344 Attn: Bryan Robbins Email: marprop@bellsouth.net

The above source is the only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Authorized Service Representative in the US. The OEM is Lohman-Stolterfoht.

3. The technical services required are to begin on February 7, 2022 with final completion no later than October 1, 2022. These services require Marine Propulsion Inc. to provide technical oversight to troubleshoot, open, inspect and overhaul, as required, the ship’s Main Engine Clutch Type KAP 380. Based on the availability of parts, (many of which are long lead) the overhaul may require several dis-assemblies and re-assemblies of the clutch, as well as several visits to the ship, to permit it to maintain its planned sailing schedule. The immediate goal is to get the clutch working 100% of the time and, when long lead parts become available, complete an overhaul of the clutch.

4. The specific characteristics of the Main Engine Clutch that limit the availability to a sole source are proprietary information (design criteria, dimensions, acceptable wear clearances, etc.) known only to the Original Equipment Manufacturer and their authorized technical representatives. Only this suggested source can furnish the requirements, to the exclusion of other sources, because only they have this information (to include drawings and service manuals).

4. Check and fill in all that are applicable:

The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. The current equipment is TS State of Maine Main Engine Clutch Type KAP 380 and the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or mailto:marprop@bellsouth.net interface with the existing system by connecting to the ship’s main engine and reduction gear.

A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:

These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a sole-source buy:

CERTIFICATION

I certify that statements checked and information provided above are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The facts of this acquisition preclude the use of full and open competition.

MATTHEW O’Donnell Date Project Officer

________________________________________ ___1/27/2022___________ TINA M. GILLESPIE-LUCAS Date Contracting Officer