Guadalupe Ballast Gate Valve SSJ 1 of 2.pdf

1 Ver 2.0 (01 July 2018)

Date: 13 APRIL 2021

MEMORANDUM

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): _______________________________________________

I. BACKGROUND:

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

1. Provide a description of the item or service required, to include

a) the name of the required source or brand name

OIC Valve Corp Class 150 Ductile Iron Body Gate Valves

250 PSI/17.2 Bar Non-Shock Cold Working Pressure to -20o F to 100o F/-29o C to 38o

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

Not GFM required for availability. Need by 10 Jun 2021

c) its intended use.

Ballast Valve is used for reduction of water to maintain trim and stability of vessels ballast system.

2. List the source(s) or known vendor(s) who are able to provide the above described item or service.

W & O Supply Mar-Dustrial Sales, Inc MSC Industrial Supply

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

ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. _ __ Only one responsible source (select all that apply):

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

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a. Explain what is subject to the restrictive rights.

b.

2. _____ 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.

a. Identify the OEM and explain the circumstances surrounding why the item or service is only available from the OEM.

b. Identify the distributor / authorized technical representative for the item or service.

Provide evidence of the exclusive licensing agreement as an attachment to this document.

(NOTE: If there is more than one distributor / authorized technical representative, then use Part B Brand Name.)

3. _XX__ OTHER REASON:

a. _XX__ CRITICAL SHIP EQUIPMENT: The required item is critical ship equipment, the failure of which poses a hazard to the ship, the crew or the environment.

i. SMS Procedure Number: 10.6-002-ALL

b. _____ STANDARDIZATION / BRAND NAME: Per MSCs standardization initiative, additional units or replacement items.

i. Identify Make / Model Number(s): OIC Valve Co./ D1512B12IN

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

T-AO 187 Class

c. _____ FORM, FIT, AND FUNCTION: Item is direct replacement parts / components for existing equipment and must be compatible in terms of form, fit, and function with existing equipment / configurations.

i. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment:

OIC Valve Co./ D1512B12IN