LM2500 plus HPT JA with Signatures Redacted.pdf

J&A Number: 0231-21-243-00.1

The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by certifying technical and requirements personnel in accordance with FAR 6.303-2(b).

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Sources and Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

The GE LM2500+ HPT Stage 1 Blades and associated hardware being purchased are part of the GE LM2500+ engine assembly. The GE LM2500+ engine is the Marine Gas Turbine Engine (MGTE) on the . The LM2500+ MGTE is comprised of two mating components: the GGA and the power turbine assembly (PTA). The HPT Stage 1 Blades are manufactured and installed as part of the GGA.

HPT Stage 1 Blades and associated hardware are unique to the LM2500+ MGTE which is a commercial item that was developed, designed, and produced solely by the General Electric Company, General Electric Aircraft Engines. Any source would require detailed design data to manufacture and deliver the required replacement LM2500+ HPT Stage 1 Blades and associated hardware in time to meet the Government’s schedule. The Government does not have sufficient rights for the LM2500+ MGTE since the unit’s design was developed primarily at private expense by GE.

Lacking the data rights to manufacture and deliver the required replacement LM2500+ HPT Stage 1 Blades and associated hardware, a new engine would need to be designed and manufactured to replace the LM2500+ MGTE. Experience with other gas turbine engine families indicates that this endeavor would require approximately ten (10) years. Table 1 outlines the estimated timeframe to design, build, test and procure a replacement to the LM2500+ MGTE.

The extended timeline to develop in-house capability to manufacture a comparable gas turbine will require the development of knowledge base in engine design, manufacturing facilities, a test bed, manpower for maintenance and operation, and qualification requirement to safely operate the engine. It will also require compliance with environmental regulation, support systems for fuel, cooling and power.

Table 1 – Schedule Impact, Replacement of LM2500+ Engine

Events Duration Design Alternate Gas Turbine Engine 4 years Qualification Testing 2 years Procurement of Replacement Engine 2 years Installation & Testing of New MGTEs on all applicable

2 years

Total Time 10 years

J&A Number: 0231-21-243-00.1

As stated above, the window of opportunity to perform the repair to the LM2500+ hot section is approximately 90 days. Having the required parts at hand is critical for the completion of this repair prior to her departure. Not having the parts to perform the repair will increase the risk of engine damage exponentially and may jeopardize the ship’s mission.

Award to any other source would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency’s requirements. As a result, GE, the original designer and manufacturer of the engine parts to be addressed under this purchase, is the only source available that is capable of providing the services in an acceptable time to fulfill the agency’s requirement for ship readiness and mission capability.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable

A Sources Sought notice was posted to https://beta.sam.gov on 29 March 2021 and closed on 8 April 2021. Additionally, a synopsis was posted on 12 April 2021 with a closing date of 27 April 2021. No responses were received to either notice as of the closing date of the notices, or the drafting of this J&A.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs

Prior to award, the Contracting Officer will determine whether the anticipated costs to the Government for the services covered by the J&A are fair and reasonable. The contractor will submit a formal price proposal and sufficient information to support the accuracy and reliability of the estimate. The contractor’s proposal will be reviewed by experienced technical analysts and contract specialists with the aid of field pricing support, if necessary.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition

For the reasons set forth in paragraph 5, the Government has no plans at this time to compete future requirements for the items covered by this procurement. If another potential source emerges, the Government will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.