JA KANAWHA ROH 20R4008 (REDACTED).pdf

J&A No. N3220520R4008

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity: Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC).

2. Description of the Action Being Approved: This is a justification for work to be provided under Work

Items (WI) 252, 303, 305, 402, 451, 452, 453, 454, 456, 502, 503, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, and 651 of the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Mid-Term Availability (MTA) of the USNS KANAWHA (T-AO

196) under RFP N32205-20-R-4008. This justification is covering only the portion of the acquisition which an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Authorized Facility/Manufacturer/Representative is required and the approval level requirements will then only apply to that portion.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: MSC requires OEM authorized technical field service representatives and OEM parts to accomplish the requirements of WI 252, 303, 305, 402, 451, 452, 453, 454, 456, 502, 503, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, and 651 for a 50-day MTA. The estimated dollar value of the seventeen (17) WIs is $602,650.00, which will be funded utilizing FY 21 Navy Working Capital

Funds (NWCF).

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition: 10 U.S.C 2304 (c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a).

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Authority: The use of required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts is necessary for mission essential purposes. The required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts maintain mission critical ship equipment and systems, the failure of which could have serious consequences for deployed military forces and the crew on the vessel during deployments. Further, the required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts are necessary to achieve the highest possible reliability, readiness and effectiveness required by MSC for the T-AO class of vessels. Use of required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts also maintains all OEM warranties and ensures equipment reliability, crew safety, and applicable American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and

United States Coast Guard (USCG) certifications.

a. WI 252, Main Reduction Gear Inspection

The OEM for the vessel’s Main Engine Reduction Gear is CST Cincinnati. CST Cincinnati as the

OEM is the only authorized vendor to provide parts to their equipment. Factory parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the propulsion contra-rotating propeller (CRP) system as critical equipment. Failure of the CRP system will severely impact the safe operation of the ship. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the reduction gear system is critical to the safe operations of the USNS KANAWHA (T-AO 196).

b. WI 303, Power Take Off (PTO) Groom

The OEM certified technician for the vessel’s PTO generator and synchronous compensators is Siemens. Both Siemens and Ryno enterprises are authorized vendor of Siemens for repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the PTO and sync compensator are critical to the safe operation of the electrical generation equipment onboard USNS

KANAWHA (T-AO 196). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer’s authorized vendors. This maintains all

OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists PTO as critical equipment. Failure of the PTO will severely impede the ship’s ability to generate electrical power and degrade mission capabilities. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the PTO is critical to the safe operations of the USNS KANAWHA

(T-AO 196).

c. WI 305, Annual Cargo Console Groom

The OEM certified technician for the vessel’s cargo console is EMS Macron. EMS Macron is the only vendor of parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the cargo console is critical to the safe operation of the refueling equipment onboard USNS

KANAWHA (T-AO 196). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer’s authorized vendors. This maintains all

OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists cargo control as critical equipment. Failure of the cargo console will severely impede the ship’s ability to deliver fuel and degrade mission capabilities. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the cargo console is critical to the safe operations of the USNS

KANAWHA (T-AO 196).

d. WI 402, 5 Year NAVIGAT X Gyro System Preventative Maintenance

The OEM for the equipment is Sperry Marine. A Sperry qualified rep for servicing, parts and repairs is required to certify and ensure proper operation and bearing (heading accuracy). This is the primary electronic means available for determining ship’s heading and supplies this information to multiple equipment on the bridge and must be certified, accurate, and available for the vessel during navigation for safe passage. This is a Coast Guard requirement. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the gyro compass is critical to the safe operation of the USNS KANAWHA (T-AO

196). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists navigational equipment as critical and is required by ABS and

USCG. Service of the gyro must be accomplished by USCG/ABS Approved and OEM Trained vendors. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the gyro is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS KANAWHA (T-AO 196).

e. WI 451, Annual Radar Service

The OEM for the vessel’s radar is FURUNO. FURUNO has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approved Training for the FURUNO Radars units that are installed. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer’s authorized vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists navigational equipment as critical equipment. The radar and

Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) are intricate components within the bridge navigation equipment. Failure of the radar and ECDIS will severely impede the ship’s ability to safely navigate and identify other vessel operating in/around the vessel. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the radar and ECDIS is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS

f. WI 452, Annual ECDIS Service

The OEM for the vessel’s ECDIS is TRANSAS. TRANSAS has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approved Training for the TRANSAS units that are installed. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer’s authorized vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists navigational equipment as critical equipment. The radar and

ECDIS are intricate components within the bridge navigation equipment. Failure of the radar and

ECDIS will severely impede the ship’s ability to safely navigate and identify other vessel operating in/around the vessel. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the radar and ECDIS is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS KANAWHA (T-AO 196).

g. WI 453, Annual Gyro Service

The OEM for the equipment is Sperry Marine. A Sperry qualified rep for servicing, parts and repairs is required to certify and ensure proper operation and bearing (heading accuracy). This is the primary electronic means available for determining ship’s heading and supplies this information to multiple equipment on the bridge and must be certified, accurate, and available for the vessel during navigation for safe passage. This is a Coast Guard requirement. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the gyro compass is critical to the safe operation of the USNS KANAWHA (T-AO 196). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists navigational equipment as critical and is required by ABS and

USCG. Service of the gyro must be accomplished by USCG/ABS Approved and OEM Trained vendors. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the gyro is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS KANAWHA (T-AO 196).

h. WI 454, Annual Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) Recertification

The OEM for the vessel’s VDR is Japan Radio Company, Ltd (JRC). JRC has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approved Training for the JRC-JCY-1700S unit that is installed. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer’s authorized vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists navigational equipment as critical equipment, and the VDR is part of the vessel’s Safety Radio Certificate, as required by ABS. The VDR is a USCG and ABS required system that is integrated into the radar and ECDIS systems to records ship movements. Service of the

VDR must be accomplished by USCG/ABS Approved and OEM Trained vendors. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the VDR is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the

USNS KANAWHA (T-AO 196).

i. WI 456, Magnetic Compass Service (2 Year)

The OEM for the vessel’s magnetic compass is Baker Lyman and Company. Baker Lyman and

Company has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with Certificate of Approved Training as a magnetic compass adjuster. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings are only available from the original manufacturer’s authorized vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

j. WI 502, Clayton E-204 Boiler Maintenance

The OEM for the vessel’s boilers is Clayton Boilers is the only authorized vendor to provide parts to their equipment. Factory parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the boilers system as critical equipment. Failure of the boilers will severely impact the safe operation of the ship. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the boilers is critical to the safe operations of the USNS KANAWHA (T-AO 196).

k. WI 503, Incinerator Maintenance and Repair

The OEM for the vessel’s incinerator is Scandinavian Boiler. Scandinavian Boiler has several authorized vendors to provide parts to their equipment. Factory parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer. This maintains all OEM warranties, SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the incinerator as critical equipment. Failure of the incinerator will severely impact the safe operation of the ship. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the incinerator is critical to the safe operations of the USNS KANAWHA (T-AO 196).

l. WI 602, Starboard Rescue Boat Winch Davit Inspect

The OEM for the vessel’s starboard (STBD) rescue boat davit is Palfinger. Palfinger is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of STBD rescue boat davit is critical to the safe operation of the USNS KANAWHA

(T-AO 196). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and technical data/drawings from the original manufacturer as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-ALL lists rigid hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) and davit assemblies as critical equipment. Failure of RHIB and davit assemblies is a major loss in safety and lifesaving equipment required for the vessel to get underway for vessel operations. The loss of major safety and lifesaving equipment poses a hazard to the crew. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the RHIB and davit assemblies is critical to the safe operations of the USNS KANAWHA (T-AO 196).

m. WI 603, Port Rescue Boat Single Point Davit Annual

The OEM for the vessel’s rescue boat davits is Allied Technical Services. Allied Technical Services is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and to service their equipment.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of rescue boat davits is critical to the safe operation of the

USNS KANAWHA (T-AO 196). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and technical data/drawings from the original manufacturer as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding

SMS number 10.6-002-ALL lists RHIB and davit assemblies as critical equipment. Failure of RHIB and davit assemblies is a major loss in safety and lifesaving equipment required for the vessel to get underway for vessel operations. The loss of major safety and lifesaving equipment poses a hazard to the crew. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the RHIB and davit assemblies is critical to the safe operations of the USNS KANAWHA (T-AO 196).

n. WI 604, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Compressor Service

The OEM for the vessel’s SCBA compressor is MAKO. MAKO has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with a

Certificate of Approved Training for the MAKO Model No. 9400E3 Compressor and Model No.

M3100 Refill Station unit that is installed. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer’s authorized vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists damage control equipment as critical equipment. The vessel’s

SCBA compressor and refill station is required to refill expended SCBA bottles used when fighting a shipboard fire or addressing a HAZMAT situation. Failure of the SCBA compressor and refill station will severely reduce the Ship’s Force capability to control/extinguish a fire and save the vessel from further damage.

o. WI 605, SCBA Equipment Annual Servicing

The OEM for the vessel’s SCBA breathing apparatus and refill station is Interspiro Inc. Interspiro

Inc has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. The vendor is required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approved Training for the Interspiro SCBA units including backpack with air flask, facemask and harness that is installed aboard the ship. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer’s authorized vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists damage control equipment as critical equipment. The vessel’s

SCBA is required to allow crewmembers to perform fire-fighting duties while fighting a shipboard fire or addressing a HAZMAT situation. Failure of the SCBA’s will result in physical harm to the user and severely reduce the Ship’s Force capability to control/extinguish a fire and save the vessel from further damage.

p. WI 606, Rescue Boat Recertify

The OEM for the vessel’s rescue boats is Willard Marine Inc. and is the authorized vendor and suppliers of approved repair parts and services their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Rescue boats is critical to the safe operation of the USNS KANAWHA (T-AO

196). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and technical data/drawings from the original manufacturer as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties, SMS number 10.6-002-ALL lists rescue boats as critical equipment. Failure of rescue boats is a major loss in safety and lifesaving equipment required for the vessel to get underway for vessel operations. The loss of major safety and lifesaving equipment poses a hazard to the crew. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the rescue boats is critical to the safe operations of the USNS

q. WI 651, Annual Lifeboat and Davit Inspection

The OEM for the vessel’s lifeboat winches is Palfinger. Palfinger is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and to service their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of lifeboat winches is critical to the safe operation of the USNS KANAWHA (T-AO

196). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and technical data/drawings from the original manufacturer as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties, SMS number 10.6-002-ALL lists lifeboats as critical equipment. Failure of lifeboat winches is a major loss in safety and lifesaving equipment required for the vessel to get underway for vessel operations.

The loss of major safety and lifesaving equipment poses a hazard to the crew. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the lifeboat winches is critical to the safe operations of the USNS KANAWHA

(T-AO 196).

The OEM for the vessel’s lifeboats is Fassmer Inc. and is the authorized vendor and suppliers of approved repair parts and to service their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of lifeboats is critical to the safe operation of the USNS KANAWHA (T-AO 196). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and technical data/drawings from the original manufacturer as required by

USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-ALL lists lifeboats as critical equipment. Failure of lifeboats is a major loss in safety and lifesaving equipment required for the vessel to get underway for vessel operations. The loss of major safety and lifesaving equipment poses a hazard to the crew. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the lifeboats is critical to the safe operations of the USNS KANAWHA (T-AO 196).

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable: The Government intends to post a synopsis and a Request for Proposal (RFP) at the Government Point of Entry, beta.SAM website, with the intent of awarding a firm, fixed-price contract. Any prospective contractor will be required to use the OEM or OEM authorized vendor(s) as a subcontractor to perform the work in the aforementioned WIs.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost: The Contracting Officer will determine the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this justification to be fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR Part 15.

8. Market Research: The USNS KANAWHA (T-AO 196) is home ported on the East Coast and therefore considered an East Coast asset. All non-emergent vessel repairs are required to be conducted on the East or Gulf Coast. Purchase Orders N32205-20-C-4017, N32205-18-C-4003, and N32205-19-

C-4014 were the contract numbers identified. In researching this information, it was discovered that the aforementioned acquisitions were solicited and awarded as 100% total small business set-asides under

NAICS code 336611 with a standard business size of 1,250 employees.

9. A Listing of the Sources, if any that expressed, in writing, an interest in the Acquisition: A Sources

Sought Notification was posted beta.SAM on 16 June 2020 with a response date of 30 June 2020. This was conducted in order to identify potential sources that were capable of performing the work identified in the work package. Four shipyards, Boston Ship Repair of Boston, MA; Modern American Recycling and Repair Services of Alabama, LLC of Mobile, AL; East Coast Repair & Fabrication. LLC of

Portsmouth, VA; and Alabama Shipyard, LLC of Mobile, AL sent responses indicating they were interested and had the resources available to perform the work.

10. Actions to Removed Barriers to Future Competition: For reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, MSC has no plans at this time to allow prime contractors to solicit these requirements competitively, other than synopsizing the requirements. If another potential source emerges, MSC will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

CERTIFICATION AND APPROVALS

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.

John Mosholder (757) 443-2288 18 July 2020

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

Legal Sufficiency Review:

I have reviewed this justification and it is deemed to be legally sufficient.

Contracting Officer Certification:

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

Competition Advocate Approval:

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

max.jenkins1 Typewritten Text Max Jenkins (757)443-2905 19 July 2020