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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

OEM Lokring mechanically attached fittings specifically designed for installation of Lokring fittings.

This material is a requirement on AEL 1-480000023 and is required prior to ships sailaway. DDG- 118 will not receive there tool kit until they get to Home base due to contracting processes and manufactures turn-around time. Purchase of this item for the ship prevents the use of “HOTWORK” while at sea. Despite reaching out to GSA (agency owner of this 9Q coded NSN item) with ISEA endorsement and justification for this kit, we have not received a response of our requisitions being fulfilled.

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

BASED ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. ___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.

3. __OTHER REASONS

B. _X_BRAND NAME

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

Lokring Northeast LLC is the manufacturer of the Lokring Fittings. The fitting components interact elastically to provide a tight pipe joint tested to an ASTM F1387 suite of performance standards. The interaction between the components requires specific tolerances that are proprietary and require training to the vendor’s directions for these fittings to be used in the field. The tools that are used to assemble them are unique to the fittings. They are the only know manufacturer of the Pipefitters tool kit. They provide a brand name tool that properly fits the Lokring fittings for installation. Using a non OEM Lokring tool kit could cause improper sealing which would intern lead to leaks onboard the ship, these are not standard tools.

C. _X_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: 23JULY2021

2. Required delivery date/period of performance: 31DEC2021

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

Delivery of Pipefitters tool kit for 120 and 122 will fulfill the requirement before loadout.

DDG-118 requirement will not be required until they arrive at Home Base due to maintenance delays and PSA timetable.

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.

Signature Name (Printed) / Phone #

Date

KIRK W. VINING / (209) 442-5561

10 NOV 2021

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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