Justification for Sole Source ABS inspection regime signed.pdf

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE (Simplified Acquisitions - MPT to <$250K)

Document number: N0957725RC00DF1

The supplies or services described herein are being solicited on a sole source basis and competition is precluded for reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available for the supplies or services.

Check One:

☒ Service:

Contractor: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Contractor Address: 5701 Cleveland St, Suite 640 | Virginia Beach, VA

23462 Contractor POC: Seth Collins Phone #: Mob: 1-757-642-8312 | Tel: 1-757-595-8711 Email: secollins@eagle.org Cage Code/DUNS: 2B704

☐ Supply:

Restricted to the following source. If a sole source manufacturer distributes via dealers, ALSO provide dealer information.)

Original Manufacturer Name:

Manufacturer:

Manufacturer POC:

Manufacturer Phone #:

Manufacturer Address:

Dealer/Rep:

Dealer/Rep Address Phone No.

Email:

Description of the supplies or services required, the estimated price/cost, and required delivery date.

Training Support Vessel Squadron Four currently operates TSV-1 PREVAIL from JEBLC-FS pier 12, TSV-3 HUNTER from JEBLC-FS pier 18, TSV-4 NARRAGANSETT from JEBLC-FS pier 18 and TSV-5 VINDICATOR from JEBLC-FS pier 13. The vessels are required to have an approved and internationally recognized organization to provide an inspection regime and oversight to ensure the vessels are safe to operate.

Estimated cost is $110,465.18, delivery date is 15 June 2025-14 June 2026.

In conclusion, the requested supplies or services represent the minimum requirements of the government.

Describe in detail why only this source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources.

(what specific characteristics of the supplies or services limit the availability to a sole source (e.g., unique features, function of the item, etc.)?)

Currently, all four TSVRON vessels are ABS classed. The services limit availability because of uniformity and function. Shifting to another system would introduce unfamiliar procedures, schedules and surveyors. Resulting in a high potential for damage or injury to the ship and crew.

☒ The services must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

PREVAIL has been ABS Classed since 2006, when she was brought back into service, the ABS Surveyors assigned to support PREVAIL, both locally and at the engineering offices at Houston, are intimately familiar with PREVAIL. The ship is fully inducted into their inspection and assessment schedule.

HUNTER has been ABS Classed since 2011. When custodianship of that vessel was transferred to CSG-4 the ABS Surveyors assigned to support HUNTER, both locally and at the engineering offices at Houston, are intimately familiar with HUNTER.

NARRAGANSETT has been ABS Classified since 2011. When custodianship of that vessel was transferred to CSG-4 the ABS Surveyors assigned to support NARRAGANSETT, both locally and at the engineering offices at Houston, are intimately familiar with NARRAGANSETT. The ship is fully inducted into their inspection and assessment schedule.

VINDICATOR has been ABS Classed since 2024. This vessel is a new addition to the TSVRON program.

When custodianship of that vessel was transferred to CSG-4, the ABS Surveyors assigned to support VINDICATOR, both locally and at the engineering offices in Houston, are intimately familiar with VINDICATOR. The ship is fully inducted into their inspection and assessment schedule.

CHECK & FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS BELOW

_X . The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item / service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

PREVAIL, HUNTER, NARRAGANSETT, and VINDICATOR have active ABS Loadline and Classification Certificates.

Document number: N0957725RC00DF1

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE PROCESSING OF THIS SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

PRECLUDES THE USE OF FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

Signature Date

Activity Title

I HEREBY DETERMINE THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONTRACT ACTION DEEM ONLY ONE

SOURCE REASONABLY AVAILABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

Contracting Officer Signature Date

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department <<adjust as necessary –Fleet Directorate, Pentagon Directorate, Regional Directorate>>