Brand-Name JA Genset Preventive Maintenance (002) redacted_Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER

PHILADELPHIA DIVISION

5001 SOUTH BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19112-1403

IN REPLY REFER TO:

J&A No. 0232-26-063-00 Code PID No. N64498-25-SIMACQ-PD-44-0050

BRAND-NAME JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity.

The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), Code

2. Description of the Action Being Approved.

Award of a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order on a brand-name basis for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) support and preservation services for three (3) 3516E generator sets (gensets) Manufactured by Caterpillar (CAT).

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

The services for this requirement are as follows: Genset maintenance which includes comprehensive genset preservation and layup performed every six months, encompassing visual inspections, cleaning, sealing of openings, application of Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) oil, and desiccant management.

The installation services requirements include: Genset disassembly oversight, onboarding guidance, reassembly supervision, and initial alignment support. The services also require genset final alignment and light-off support. This includes precision alignment execution using specialized tools, vibration analysis with detailed reporting, comprehensive documentation, certification, and informal training for shipyard personnel. Light off support includes on-site presence during genset startup, final inspection of connections and settings, and monitoring of operational parameters to ensure proper configuration and identification of any issues during the initial hours of operation.

Budgeted funds will include FY25 Other Procurement, Navy funding. The total estimated dollar value of the proposed acquisition is $ . The costs above are based upon the above services.

The anticipated completion date is 24 months from the date of the award. The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

J&A No. 0232-26-063-00

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

41 U.S.C. 1901(e)(2), sole source (including brand-name) acquisition under the authority of Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority.

CAT is the designer and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the required gensets.

Therefore, only authorized CAT dealers are the only vendors with the requisite knowledge, experience and proprietary technical data necessary to provide the required services. The use of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) support for the generator sets (gensets) is crucial due to the unique expertise required for proper maintenance, installation, and alignment. OEM technicians possess in-depth knowledge of the genset's design, specific components, and performance parameters, enabling them to perform tasks like disassembly oversight, precision alignment, and vibration analysis with a level of accuracy and effectiveness that is unavailable by any other general maintenance providers. The training and certification CAT individuals receive, coupled with their access to proprietary repair procedures, techniques, tools and technical information, is what makes CAT field services the only personnel uniquely qualified to perform the required tasks. Their familiarity with OEM specifications, specialized tools, and procedures ensures that the gensets are maintained and operated according to the manufacturer's intended standards, maximizing their lifespan, reliability, and overall performance.

Though the Navy and industry possess limited capability to maintain and repair generator sets, CAT has developed unique and highly specialized repair procedures as a result of their extensive field service experience and expertise. This information is also considered the proprietary property of CAT. Additionally, CAT stated that this type of work can only be performed by an authorized CAT dealer to maintain warranty after commissioning. Furthermore, the nature of this acquisition, involving genset installation on the USS Blue Ridge, necessitates the specialized knowledge and experience of the authorized dealers. The complexity of integrating the gensets into the ship's existing systems, coupled with the critical need for operational readiness, demands a level of expertise that only the OEM can provide. The OEM's ability to provide comprehensive support throughout the entire process, from disassembly to light off, along with detailed documentation and training, ensures that the gensets are properly installed, aligned, and maintained, minimizing the risk of operational failures and ensuring the long-term reliability of the ship's power generation system. This reliance on the OEM's unique qualifications and expertise is paramount to the success of this acquisition and the operational readiness of the USS Blue Ridge.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable.

1501095342.CIV

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