Final JA LLTM LCS Waterjet - Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (N55236), Contracting Department Code 410B, 3755 Brinser

Street, Suite #1, San Diego, CA 92136-5299.

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION BEING APPROVED:

This justification seeks approval to solicit a sole source requirement for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class ship’s waterjet assemblies. The parts are manufactured by Wartsila Defense, Inc. 3617 Koppens Way, Chesapeake, VA 23323 U.S.A.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES:

The Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) requires direct replacement of an LCS class ship’s waterjet assemblies (Part No. PAAI061718 Waterjet Assembly, Qty: 2; Part No. PAAI062710 Waterjet

Assembly, Qty: 2) which are highly specialized for a major system. The customer has confirmed that these items are not available in the Navy Stock System. The total estimated value of this acquisition is

. Funding for this work will be OPN (FY-21).

4. STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETION

The authority for this action is 10 USC 2304 (c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(c)(1)- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. RATIONALE JUSTIFYING USE OF CITED STATUTORY AUTHORITY

Only Wartsila Defense Inc. produces and supplies the waterjet assembly for the LCS class of ships. The waterjet assembly is a key component of the ship’s main propulsion system. It is not possible to purchase another waterjet assembly from another manufacturer because the main propulsion system will not operate with a different manufacturer’s part. The part must be designed, manufactured and installed as required by

LCS NAVSEA drawings and technical manuals in order for the ship to operate properly.

Both the relevant LCS drawings and technical manuals (specifically TM S9247-AR-MMC-010 (Rev 2)

Waterjet Propulsion System; Models WLD 1500 SR and WLR 1720 SR; Operation and Maintenance

Manual) require the specific part number referenced above for the waterjet assemblies. This part is manufactured and distributed only by Wartsila Defense, Inc.

Wartsila Defense Inc is the original equipment manufacturer, and it supplied the parts and components to the original shipbuilder, Austal. Wartsila Defense, Inc. holds the proprietary rights, patents, and copyrights

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER

3755 BRINSER ST STE 1

SAN DIEGO, CA 92136-5299

J&A Number: N55236210038

Code:410B

Sol Number: N5523621R0011

Date: 10 March 2021

J & A Number: N55236210038 to all materials, drawings, and equipment associated with these materials and is the only source for these parts and components. It does not have any authorized distributors.

The Navy conducted a market survey for this requirement to identify and locate additional possible sources that can provide the required material. That market survey found that Wartsila Defense, Inc. is the only firm that can produce and supply the LCS class ship’s waterjet assembly.

6. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO SOLICIT OFFERS FROM AS MANY OFFERORS AS

PRACTICAL:

A Sources Sought notification was posted to beta.sam.gov website on 17 February 2021 with a closing date of 03 March 2021. No responses were received in response to the Sources Sought.

Wartsila Defense, Inc. has verified that they do not have any authorized distributors. Due to the proprietary nature of these materials there is no reasonable expectation of obtaining proposals from vendors other than the Wartsila Defense, Inc.

7. DETERMINATION OF FAIR AND REASONABLE COST:

The contracting officer will determine that the anticipated cost of this acquisition will be fair and reasonable based on price analysis to be conducted pursuant to FAR, Part 15. Contractor will provide commercial price list for the supplies required and prior sales history for the same items so that a more detailed review of pricing can be performed to ascertain the reasonableness of the current offered pricing.

8. ACTION TAKEN TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO COMPETITION:

This requirement is a sole source request due to the proprietary nature of the direct replacement parts.

There are currently no known additional sources to foster competition for these parts.

J & A Number: N55126210038

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 603-2(b))

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting acquisition planning data, including Acquisition Plan No. N/A, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS COGNIZANCE:

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CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(b)(12))

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

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LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (NMCARS 5206.303(90))

I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.

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APPROVAL BLOCK (FAR 6.304 for Approving Official)

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as Contracting Officer, the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1).

CONTRACTING OFFICER

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Roderick Rioveros, Contracts Specialist, Code 410B (619) 556-2309