MA-880_Redacted.pdf

II. CONTRACTING OFFICER ACTION

Contracting Office:

A. COMPETITIVE SOURCES (Attach narrative explanation for each "Yes" answer.)

(Explain why not for "No" answer, for "Yes" attach results or indicate no response received.)

3) If so, what prior steps were taken � � to make this procurement a competitive one? What steps are to be taken to insure that the next procurement (if any) will be placed on a competitive basis?)

B.

Contracting Officer Telephone No. Date

III. REVIEW BOARD ACTION

("Reasons for Disapproval Recommendations to be Attached)

Recommendations* Name Signature of Board Members Date

IV. AGENCY APPROVAL

Name and Title Signature Date

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Form MA-880 (10/96) Page of

510-457-2587 11/29/16

U.S. Department Of Transportation

Maritime Administration Division of Pacific Operations

1301 Clay Street, Suite 140N Oakland, Ca 94612-5203

MARKET RESEARCH/COMMERCIAL IT E M DETE R M INATION

MEMORANDUM

TO: PRE-AWARD CONTRACT FILE

Ref: PROJECT: Training Ship GOLDEN BEAR Lifeboat Annual Inspections and Engine Renewal

NAICS CODE: 336611

SOLICITATION #: DTMA9417Q00015

CO: Melissa Reams

DATE: 11/29/16

This memorandum is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 10, Market Research; 11, Describing Agency Needs; and 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, which describes the policies and procedures for conducting market research in order to determine the most suitable approach to acquiring, distributing, and supporting supplies and services. This part implements requirements of 41 U.S.C.

253a(a)(l ), 41 U.S.C. 3307, and 10 U.S.C. 2377.

The extent of market research will vary, depending on such factors as urgency, estimated dollar value, complexity, and past experience. Market research involves obtaining information specific to the item being acquired.

Description: To pass the US Coast Guard COI, the TS GOLDEN BEAR requires an annual inspection for all the lifeboats as well as an engine renewal on two of the lifeboats. The contractor is to open and inspect all six (6) lifeboats and conduct an OEM SOLAS inspection of same and repair any noted deficiencies. Present engines installed in Maseco Lifeboat Nos 1 and 2 need to be upgraded to the same type water-cooled diesel versus the present arrangement of air-cooled in the Port boat and water cooled in the Starboard boat

The purpose of a stability test is to determine the lightship parameters of a vessel, from which the stability characteristics can be determined for each condition of loading, principally, the lightship displacement of the vessel, and the coordinates of its center of gravity.

1. DOT Inventories 5. Wholesale Supply Sources 1. Blind/Severely Handicapped

2. Excess from other Agencies 6. Mandatory Federal Supply Schedule Optional 2. Mandatory Federal Supply Schedule

3. Federal Prison Industries 7. Optional Use Federal Supply Schedule Commercial 3. Optional Use Federal Supply Schedule

4. Blind/Severely Handicapped 8. Commercial 4. Federal Prison Industries or Commercial

Past Similar Procurements History: Harding Safety USA performed last year’s lifeboat inspection under purchase order number DTMA94P1600023 with a period of performance from 02/03/2016 to 04/22/2016.

Mandatory SourcesChecked:

SUPPLY SERVICES

2. Delivery I Performance Time: start 1/16/17 – complete 9/30/17

3. Potential Sources Provided by COR/Technical Contact: Harding Safety USA

4. Techniques and Methods used to conduct the Market Research:

I posted a synopsis on FedBizOpps on 11/23/16 of an intent to procure sole source to Harding Safety USA. Responses are due 12/08/16. Additionally, this is a critical safety requirement and Harding USA has proprietary rights to the designs needed to service all the lifesaving appliances. They are the OEM and sole source manufacturer for all replacement parts for the lifeboats, davits, and winches.

5. Customary Commercial Terms and Conditions. YES X No

6. Set-Aside Results:

In order for an acquisition to be set-aside, at least two firms of the same size must be identified to compete for the proposed acquisition, unless under the 8(a) Program (check all applicable boxes).

No sources could be found;

_ X No two HubZone sources were found;

_X_No 8(a) sources were found;

X No two SDB sources were found;

X No two SB sources were found;

X No two WOB sources were found; and

_X No two SDVOSB sources were found.

If results show No 2 SB sources, then send the form DOT-4250 to

Aragie, Tsedey (MARAD) <tsedey.aragie@dot.gov>,

7. Independent Government Cost Estimated (IGCE) is

8. BACKGROUND:

Requirement is for the annual inspection and repair of all six lifeboats aboard the TS Golden Bear as well as engine renewal on #1 and #2 Lifeboats. The equipment serviced under this requirement was initially under several different companies: BE Winches, MASECO/Watercraft lifeboats, and Schat Watercraft/ Schat Harding davits. All have folded into what would become Harding Safety USA. As OEM, Harding Safety USA has the proprietary rights to the designs required to service this critical safety requirement. They are also the sole source manufacturer of the required OEM parts needed for repairs.

It is therefore the Contracting Officer’s recommendation that this requirement be sole source to Harding Safety USA. However, the requirement shall be synopsized on FedBizOpps for 15 days. If any other responsible vendor offers a valid capability to fulfill the government’s requirement during this time, a solicitation will be provided.