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JUSTIFTCATTON AND APPROVAL (J&A)

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. @: Department of the Nuoy, Military Sealift Command-Norfolk(MSC), 471East C. Street Norfolk, Ya.23511.

2. Descrintion of Action Beins Aporoved: MSC Norfolk has a requitement for 24,000 HR overhaul kits plus Main Diesel Engine parts for the USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5).

3. Description of Sunnlies/Services: This requirement covers the procurement of Two (2) 24,A00 HR overhaul kits plus Main Diesel Engine parts for the USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE

5) Main Diesel Engines #1 and #4. These parts are needed for the overhaul of these engines during the Robert E. Peary's regular Overhaul Period starting April 7, 2021to.};4ay 21,2021

4. Statutory Authoritv Permitting Other Than Full and Open Comnetition: The statutory authority for this procurement is the test program for commercial items (Section 4202 of the Clinger Cohen Act of 1996) implemented at FAR 13.501 and FAR 13.106-1(b).

5. Rationale .Iustifting Use of cited Statutor.v Authoritv: Under Military Sealift Commands Safety Management System Procedure Number: 10.6-002-ALL, lists all four main propulsion diesel engine (MPDE) as critical equipment. Failure of one MPDE will force the ship to reduce their speed. The loss of two engines put the ship in a c-4 status, thus becoming unable to perform the primary mission of providing underway replenishment services to the fleet, which will result in a CASREP. The reduction of speed can also pose a hazard to the crew, due to limited ship maneuverability. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of engines are critical to the safe operations of T-AKE vessel. Also the engine OEM is rnan diesel, Germany for the T- AKE class ships. Fairbanks- Morse Engine (FME) and Motor-Services-Hugo-Stamp (MSHS) are the OEM authorized suppliers of approved repair parts for T-AKE class main engines. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the engines are critical to the safe operation of T-AKE vessel.

FME and MSHS provide parts and technical data /drawings from the original manufacturer as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures engine reliability, and crew safety.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Manv Offerors as Practicahle: IAW FAR 5.201(bX1)(i), the Government intends to issue a synopsis and solicitation on FEDBIZOPPS for each separate procurement, with the intent of awarding a firm fixed price contract or purchase order.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonahle Cost: The Contracting Officer will determine that the price is fair and reasonable pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 13.106-3.

8. Actions to Remove Rarriers to Future Comnetition: For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, MSC has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the types of supplies/services covered by this document, and there are no actions planned to remove or overcome the brand name requirement. [f another potential source emerges, MSC will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

rbcrn il cAL AND REeuIREMENTS cERTIFI cATIoN

I certiff that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

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CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

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

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LEGAL REVIEW:

I have reviewed this justification and it is deemed to be

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BIJAK.HENRY.J.l 03 1 0758 Disitally sisned by BIJAK.HENRY.J.l 03 1 075803

03 Date: 202'1.02.10 10:05:22 -05'00'

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