FCB21-004 JA N104E21Q0001 Redacted.pdf

J&A No. N104E21Q0001

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL (J&A)

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity. Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Ship Support Unit Guam (SSU Guam).

2. Description of the Action Being Approved. Award of a contract on a sole source basis for the USS FRANK CABLE (AS-40) FCB21-004 Fire Detection System Upgrade.

3. Description of Supplies/Services. MSC requires the services of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Field Service Representative to accomplish Fire Detection System upgrade onboard the USS FRANK CABLE (AS-40) (CASREP 2008). The performance period is 01-30 March 2021 and work is to be performed at Alpha Pier, Polaris Point Naval Base Guam.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition. 10 U.S.C.

2304(c) (1). Only one responsible source and no other suppliers or services will satisfy the agency’s requirements as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a).

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority. The use of a required OEM Field Technical Service Representative is necessary for mission essential purposes. SIEMENS is the OEM of the existing fire detection system and is required for the maintenance and upgrade of this mission critical ship equipment and system, the failure of which could jeopardize mission readiness and result in injury to the crew and/or damage of the ship. Further, the required OEM authorized Field Technical Service Representative and OEM parts are necessary to achieve the highest possible reliability, readiness and effectiveness required by MSC for the AS class of vessels. Use of required OEM Field Technical Representatives and OEM parts maintains all OEM warranties and ensures equipment reliability, crew safety, and applicable American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) certifications.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Potential Sources as Practicable. The Government intends to post a synopsis and a notice of intent to sole source at the Government Point of Entry, beta.SAM website. Any prospective contractor will be encouraged to respond to the notice by providing documentation of product compatibility, company information, and point of contact information to the Contract Specialist.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost. Before proceeding with this proposed contract action, the Contracting Officer will determine the price of the services covered by this J&A is fair and reasonable pursuant to FAR Part 13.106-3 or 15.404-1, as appropriate.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition. For reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, MSC has no plans at this time to solicit this requirement competitively. If another potential source emerges, MSC will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

J&A No. N104E21Q0001

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

Technical/Requirements Cognizance:

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

ARSENIO V. QUEJADO JR. 671 480-6500 20 OCT 2020

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date Legal Sufficiency Review:

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date Contracting Officer Certification:

I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date