Finalized MAPR61723000150 Sole Source Justification SAP(KO-COR Signed).pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR

ACQUISITIONS WITHIN THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD ($250K) UP TO

FAR 13.5 THRESHOLD ($7 MIL)

1. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1) – actions up to $250k or 13.501(a)

– actions up to $7 million, I hereby determine that the TSGB Main Strainer Replacement and Repairs FY23 listed on MAPR61723000150 PR&C is available from only one source, and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

2. This acquisition is restricted to the following source:

Alliance Marine Inc.

Attn: Kyle DuLong 3665 Wilbur Ave Antioch, CA 94509 Office Phone: (925) 522-8445 Cell Phone: (925) 808-1981 Email: k.dulong@alliancemarine.net; b.dulong@alliancemarine.net; k.hair@alliancemarine.net;

The TSGB Main Strainer Replacement and Repairs FY23 is estimated to cost $170,000.00 and is required to be completed and delivered by 04/30/2023. Contractor/Vendor support is required for TSGB Main Strainer Replacement and Repairs FY23 as follows:

Item 1: SR 5198203 Main and Aux Salt Water Strainers Install Rev. 2 (Subject to Availability of Funds) Item 2: SR 7322457 Aux Salt Water Manifold Renewal Rev. 1 (Subject to Availability of Funds) Item 3: SR 7322460 Aux Salt Water Inlet Waster Renewal The intent of this item is for the Contractor remove to scrap the existing strainers for the Main Salt Water Service system and for the Auxiliary Salt Water Service system and install new Owner furnished strainers in each service.

3. Because of the urgency of this requirement, only one source will be solicited. The TSGB Main Strainer Replacement and Repairs FY23 must be delivered by 04/30/2023. This office became aware of the requirement on 01/18/2023. If the required delivery date is not met, the following reasons are noted:

Andrew Barry (Marine Surveyor/COR • MAR617 - Division of Pacific Operations – Oakland) Sole Source Justification Statement for TSGB Main Strainer Replacement and Repairs FY23 dated 1/30/23: Request sole source approval for the Contractor (Alliance Marine) listed above for completing emergent repair on the main and auxiliary salt water system. This contractor has previously worked on TSGB, this contractor’s historical knowledge of completing repairs on this system qualifies them for sole source. Additionally, the repair is a requirement for the ship to make mission, the emergent nature of this repair and working knowledge of this system requires this contractor. Requesting sole source approval for the contractor listed above.

4. Check and fill in all that are applicable:

The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems presently installed. The current equipment is <insert description of current equipment>, and the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system by mailto:k.dulong@alliancemarine.net mailto:b.dulong@alliancemarine.net mailto:k.hair@alliancemarine.net

<insert description of how the new item/service must coordinate or interface>.

A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:

<Insert description>

These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a sole-source buy: TSGB Main Strainer Replacement and

Repairs FY23 is pertinent to the agency maritime mission, due to the urgency, time frame and the TS Golden Bear Ship activation scheduled for May 2023. This acquisition is vital to ship’s operations, in order to function efficiently, effectively and without problems while at sea. The requirement is necessary to proceed with other ship repair issues. The vendor is the major institution within the United States and has familiarity with the requested unique services. To allow for continuity of services without any interruption that may seriously impact operations.

Alliance Marine Inc. is the only vendor who can perform this service.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that statements checked and information provided above are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The facts of this acquisition preclude the use of full and open competition.

Andrew Barry Date Marine Surveyor/COR

Healon Knight Date Contracting Officer