CHOCTAW COUNTY CBSP RADOME J and A Redacted.pdf

PR# N2978503114003

Revision dated 6/4/2013

Date: 28 OCT 2020

MEMORANDUM FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS (<$250K)

From: Ramon Vinas, MSC N6 To: Contracting Officer, Military Sealift Command

Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (SOLE OR LIMITED SOURCE)

Ref: (a) USNS Choctaw County Procurement Request No(s)

(b) Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1

The supplies or services required under this requisition are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources, and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy the Government's need. There is a reasonable basis to conclude that the Government's minimum needs can only be satisfied by unique supplies or services available only from one or a limited number of suppliers with unique capabilities. The following justification applies.

An acquisition that uses a brand name (Furuno, Motorola,Vidmar) or other description to specify a particular brand name, product or feature of a product peculiar to one manufacturer does not provide for full and open competition regardless of the number of sources solicited. Beyond that, if you choose to limit the number of sources of a particular brand name/OEM, the procurement is “sole/limited source,” which is more difficult to justify. However, if the specification is brand name or equal, then the procurement is competitive.

Describe the item and/or services required:

CBSP Radome

Known Source(s) for the item or services: List the source(s) (offeror(s)/vendor(s)) who are known to be able to provide the above described item and/or services.

HARRIS CORPORATION

Government Communications Systems P.O. Box 37 Melbourne, FL USA 32902-0037 phone 1-321-727-9100 harris.com

Check which of the following applies:

X "ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE" (example: OEM technical representative)

_ "LIMITED SOURCE" (example: multiple OEM authorized technical representatives)

"BRAND NAME SOLE SOURCE" (example: OEM replacement part)

"BRAND NAME LIMITED SOURCE" (example: multiple OEM authorized part distributors)

1. This determination for single/limited source procurement for this requirement is based on one or more of the following. Select all that apply:

A. X RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS. The existence of proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes make the required item or service available from only one source.

Explain what is subject to restrictive rights such as proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes: The requested CBSP Radome is currently not available in the Supply System. Harris is the OEM and can fulfill this requirement.

Explain why the restrictive rights make the required item or service available from only one source, i.e., why another company still couldn’t satisfy the Government’s need: No other company makes the CBSP Radome and we would have to provide proprietary information in the salient characteristics in order to have another company provide a bid.

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B. EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS. Due to exclusive licensing agreements and arrangements, the required repair/spare parts and/or technical representative services are only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or ONLY ONE authorized distributor or technical representative.

Identify the OEM (i.e., Motorola; Schat Harding):

Attach evidence of the exclusive licensing agreement.

C. X CRITICAL SHIP EQUIPMENT. The required item is critical ship equipment the failure of which poses a hazard to the ship, the crew and/or the environment.

Provide the SMS procedure number: 10.6-002-01

JHSV NAVIGATION EXTERNAL RADIO COMMS.

Describe how it applies to the critical piece of equipment: CBSP

D. _ X_ STANDARDIZATION. In accordance with MSC's standardization initiative, only the specified make and model of equipment/parts will satisfy the Government's needs for additional units or replacement items, and only one source is available. (i.e., ship currently has 10 Motorola radios onboard and five more need to be purchased to bring onboard allowances up to 15). Provide the following information:

Identify Make. Model Number: Grey ULV Radome, Part Number 3221451-101 Identify other ships that have this same Make and Model Number: T-EPF Class

E. X FORM, FIT AND FUNCTION. The required items are direct replacement parts/components for existing equipment and must be compatible in terms of form, fit and function with existing equipment/configurations. Provide the following information:

Identify Make: ULV RADOME and Model Number: Grey ULV Radome, Part Number

3221451-101 of existing onboard equipment.

Describe how new equipment must be compatible with existing ship's configurations (i.e., piping, cabling, etc.): Equipment must physically interface with existing fire protection panels and provide a fire-tight seal between the access panel and the fire protection panel and between the access door and the access panel frame. This fire seal protects the ships structure, safety, damage control and survivability.

The Radome is an exact replacement for what is on the ship

F. UNIQUE FEATURES. Similar products lack features that are necessary to meet the Government's minimum needs (i.e., Furuno radar vs. Raytheon radar). Provide the following information:

Identify the required features that are lacking from the competitor's product:

G. OTHER REASONS. Other reasons not identified above (i.e., statutory requirement such as harbor pilot services):

2. Anticipated dollar value of the procurement:

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