CUI B2 Sole Source Memorandum_Redacted.pdf

For Official Use Only See FAR 2.01 and 3.104

Last Updated: January 2020

(This is only applicable to acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Acquisition using FAR Subpart 13.5 shall follow the special documentation requirements at FAR 13.501.)

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

ACQUISITION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

I. BACKGROUND:

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, 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, as 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:

The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS&IMF) in support of a CVN 68 class aircraft carrier requires Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to provide technical oversight and support for inspection and repairs on for No. 1 High Pressure Air Compressor (HPAC). No. 1 HPAC is experiencing ongoing electrical issues.

Period of Performance: 03 September, 2025 through 13 September, 2024.

Estimated Cost:

OEM Service Provider:

Curtiss-Wright Fleet Solutions

Last Updated: January 2020

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. _X_ ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE (select all that apply):

1. _X_ RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes in the item or service required.

The OEM holds proprietary designs drawings and specifications required to restore the HPACs.

CW is the NAVSEA authorized provider for aircraft carrier HPACs, which are complex and highly engineered.

2. _X_ 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.

PSNS&IMF, in support of a CVN 68 class aircraft carrier, as part of ship repair and maintenance, requires troubleshooting of HPAC No. 1. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Service provider, Curtiss-Wright will assist ships force in performing the troubleshooting. Requirements are for either OEM service provider or Regional Maintenance Center (RMC) perform the inspections. Currently, the RMC does not have the resident expertise to assist in troubleshooting; therefore, utilizing the OEM service provider is required.

Curtiss-Wright Compressors is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and authorized technical service provider of N30NL-4, 4A, 3E, and 30D High Pressure Air Compressors used on CVN 68 Class Aircraft Carriers.

3. ___ OTHER REASONS. Other reason not identified above. Provide details on mission impact if requirement is not solicited from only one source.

B. ___ BRAND NAME. Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

C. ___UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY. The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals.

Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in a work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine processing time would result in injury to the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above item/service is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:

Last Updated: January 2020

IV. CERTIFICATIONS/APPROVALS:

Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Title: Mechanical Engineer

Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that the facts and representation included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer