Justification for Other than Full and Open - KO Signed.pdf

SSBA M4226/1 (01-17)

JUSTIFICATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE

Subj: JUSTIFICATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

FOR AN ACQUISITION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

I. BACKGROUND

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, 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, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement (or portion of the requirement to be sole-sourced) is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE

of Shipping (ABS) New Construction Classification and Statutory requirements as they pertain to Military Sealift Command ships under construction at GS-NASSCO. Personnel attending the training are responsible for overseeing the construction of Military Sealift Command (MSC) ships under construction at NASSCO, including the Expeditionary Sea Base Platform and the John Lewis Fleet Oiler Program.

As part of their oversight responsibilities, SUPSHIP Bath Detachment personnel are responsible for ensuring the construction of new Navy MSC vessels are built in accordance with ABS technical standards. ABS is the classification society for MSC ships. SUPSHIP oversight responsibilities include interacting with the ABS surveyor during construction to confirm construction compliance with ABS rules and standards. The course will provide SUPSHIP Bath personnel with basic knowledge of the following:

Explanation of class / classification

ABS statutory requirements and surveys as they relate to MSC ships

Role of the ABS surveyor

Type approval

Hull Rules and Plan Review

Machinery Rules and Plan Review

Electrical Installations

Piping Rules and Plan Review

Protective Coatings

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

BASED ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. _X_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 required.

2. _X_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.

ABS is the classification society for Military Sealift Command vessels and ABS Academy is the ABS training arm that provides specialized training and certification programs for ABS rules and standards. ABS does not outsource training to other vendors.

3. ___OTHER REASONS

B. _X_BRAND NAME

Item required must be a brand name, product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer. .

ABS is the classification society for Military Sealift Command vessels and ABS Academy is the ABS training arm that provides specialized training and certification programs for ABS rules and standards. ABS Academy does not outsource the training to other vendors.

C. ___URGENT AND COMPELLING. The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in a work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine processing time would result in injury to the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above item/service is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:

1. Date on which the requirement was first identified:

2. Required delivery date/period of performance:

3. Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required.

4. If appropriate, include any additional pertinent information.

IV. CERTIFICATIONS

A. Technical / Requirements Certification. I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

12/14/2023

X Kristin Mason Kristin Mason Operations / Development Manager Signed by: MASON.KRISTIN.S.1007224857_____________________________________ _______Kristin Mason__207-442-2684_______

Signature Name (Printed) / Phone #

__________December 14, 2023_______ Date

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

Signature Name (Printed) / Phone #

Date

Christopher P. Ramsden II, 207-613-6208

1/18/2023