BNJ 20Q4230_Redacted.pdf

5/9/20

MEMORANDUM

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): N21582-0130-S494

I. BACKGROUND:

l. In considering the references, FAR 13.106-1(b)( I)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contacting Officers may solicit from onesource if the Contracting Officer determines that, under the circumstances of the contract action, only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency,exclusivelicensing, brand-name, orindustrial mobilization).

2. As required by FAR I3.I06-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for thisacquisition becauseonlyonesource will besolicitedforthisrequirement(orforaportionofthe requirement) and therequirement is not expected toexceed thesimplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

1. Provide a description ofthe item orservice required, to include

a) the name of the required source or brand name:SAMSON MOORING LINES.

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and: 8/31/2020

c) its intended use: MOORING LINES, RP-12-SSR-1200, 2-1/2 INCH X 600 FT OVERALL LENGTH WITH 6Ft COR-GARD COVERED EYES EACH END.

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

OCEAN PRODUCTS RESEARCH: CAGE (27232)

THURSTON ROPE & RIGGING: CAGE [32ZGO

MIAMI CORDAGE COMPANY LLC: CAGE (OS414)

Ill. 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):

I. _RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS: the source has established proprieta1y rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service.

a. Explainwhatissubject totherestrictiverights:

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

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.

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b. Identify the distributor/ authorized technical representative for the item or service.

Provideevidenceoftheexclusivelicensingagreementasanattachmenttothisdocument.

(NOTE: Ifthere is more than one distributor I authorized technical representative, then use Par/ B - BrandName.)

3. 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: 2009 Final T-AO Mooring Study Report, 7.2-008-

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): Samson RP-12 SSR-1200

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make/ Model: USNSPECOS

c. _x FORM, FIT, AND FUNCTION: Item is directreplacement 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: SAMSON, RP-12-SSR-

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

IAW MSC's 2009Mooring Line Study. the mooring lines must an approved line and be of the same length and materials for use on MSC ships and are not to be a mixed configuration..

d. OTHER:

"COMMSCINST 4490.1states the policy for use of Original Equipment Manufacturer {OEM) and non- OEM parts and service for criticaland non-critical shipboard systems and equipment for Military Sealift Command (MSC} ships. "The risk associated with using the OEM parts and service is inherently lower than usingnon-OEM partsandservice, as demonstrated by historical experience. Relying onthe OEM to provide parts and service for the maintenance andrepair of our critical ship systems and equipment is in the best interest of MSC, even when the cost for these parts and service are more expensive." MSC does not have manufacturing and technical information required to evaluate and determine whether

3 Ver2.0(01June2018) does not have manufacturing and technical Information required to evaluate and determine whether non-OEM components and replacement parts are equivalent to the OEM components and replacement parts."

MSC does not have manufacturing and technical information required to evaluate and determine whether non-OEM service and replacement parts offered are equivalent to the OEM components and replacement parts.

4. UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY: The supplies or services are ofsuch unusual andcompelling urgencythat theGovernment would beseriously injured unless theagencyis permittedtolimit thenumberofsourcesfromwhichitsolicits. Urgentrequirements aresuppliesor services that will result in workstoppage,oraremissioncritical and the routine processing time would injuretheGovernment. Thedetermination that theprocurement fortheaboveisanurgentandcompelling requirement is based on the following:

a. Dateonwhichtherequirement wasidentified: 5/6/20

b. Required delivery date / Period of Performance:

c. If thedifference betweena.and b. ismore thanoneweek, explain thedelay insubmitting the requirement.•

d. Estimated production lead time: 4WKS UPON ARO

e. Explanationofwhydelivery/ commencement ofservices bythedate required is needed: (explain the impact lo the mission, any special circumstances or conditions, etc.)

Ship's force has determined that the current mooring linesare becoming loo worn and weather-beatenbytheelementsandhasdiscoveredtherearenosparescurrentlyonboardto replace the current lines.

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IV. ANTICIPATED DOLLAR VALUE OF PROCURMENT: $

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V. CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS:

Contract Specialist / Date

Contracting Officer/ Date