MOR _SSJ_ CBG Panels_Redacted.pdf

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Date: 15 April 2024

MEMORANDUM

Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN ACQUISITION UNDER

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) USNS CODY (EPF-14) PR Number(s): 1301143012

I. BACKGROUND:

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

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

1. Provide a description of the item or service required, to include

a) the name of the required source or brand name

CBG SYTEMS

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

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c) its intended use.

The requested are part of the Composite System installed on board the EPF Class manufactured by CBG Systems. This system is a fire boundary to help protect the aluminum structure in case of a fire. The details in manufacturing are provided on drawing number SFPHAT-ACC-200-200 and are clearly marked as proprietary information. The need for CBG System to manufacture and deliver these panels to maintain the fire boundary of theComposite System.

2. List the source(s) or known vendor(s) who are able to provide the above described item or service.

CBG SYSTEMS

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. _XX_ RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS: the source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service.

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a. Explain what is subject to the restrictive rights.

The Composite System installed on board the EPF Class manufactured by CBG Systems. This system is a fire boundary to help protect the aluminum structure in case of a fire. The details in manufacturing the Inspection Hatches are provided on drawing number SFPHAT-ACC-200-200 and are clearly marked as proprietary information. Restrictive rights include access to business sensitive technical manuals, drawings and the ability to procure parts directly from the O.E.M.

b. If drawings are included, who is identified as “owning” the drawings.

SFPHAT-ACC-200-200 MSC

2. _____ 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.

a. Identify the OEM and explain the circumstances surrounding why the item or service is only available from the OEM.

_____ No other company makes the Composite Panel System and we would have to provide proprietary information in the salient characteristics in order to have another company provide a bid.

b. Identify the distributor / authorized technical representative for the item or service.

Provide evidence of the exclusive licensing agreement as an attachment to this document.

(NOTE: If there is more than one distributor / authorized technical representative, then use Part B – Brand Name.)

c.

CBG Systems PTY LTD 09 Bender Drive Derwent Park Tasmania, Australia 7009

3. __XX__ OTHER REASON:

a. __XX__ CRITICAL SHIP EQUIPMENT: The required item is critical ship equipment, the failure of which poses a hazard to the ship, the crew or the environment.

i. SMS Procedure Number: __ 10.6-002-ALL

b. __XX__ STANDARDIZATION: Per MSCs standardization initiative, only the specified make/model of the equipment/parts will satisfy the Government’s needs for additional units or replacement items.

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i. Iden fy Make / Model Number(s): PNL,2382X1182X16.5M P/N 115794

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

EPF Class

c. __XX__ FORM, FIT, AND FUNCTION: Item is direct replacement parts / components for existing equipment and must be compatible in terms of form, fit, and function with existing equipment / configurations.

i. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment:

Panel-RAC-2382-1182-16.5

ii. Describe how the equipment must be compatible with the existing configuration.

Equipment must be OEM material for the CBG Paneling

d. __XX__ OTHER:

MSC does not have manufacturing and technical information required to evaluate and determine whether non-OEM service and replacement parts offered are equivalent to the OEM components and replacement parts. The item and/or services described requires technical expertise to this equipment. The OEM has access to provide parts and technical data/drawings as required by USCG and ABS.

B. __XX___ Brand Name: Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer. Discuss why you are precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

Describe how the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government’s requirements and why a “brand name or equal” purchase description cannot be used (see FAR 11.104). Describe how market research indicates other companies’ similar products or products lacking the particular feature do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency’s needs.

MSC does not have manufacturing and technical information required to evaluate and determine whether non-OEM service and replacement parts offered are equivalent to the OEM components and replacement parts.

The OEM for the CBG panels is CBG Systems PTY and is the only known OEM with the required knowledge, experience, and proprietary informa on authorized to supply spare parts for the equipment installed on EPF Class. CBG Systems PTY holds all proprietary rights to the drawings and pa erns essen al for repair of the MPDE Exhuast pipping.

This maintains all OEM warran es, ensures reliability, and crew safety.

C. ______ Unusual and Compelling Urgency: 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. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in work stoppage, or are

4 Ver 2.0 (01 July 2018) mission critical and the routine processing time would injure the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:

1..

Date on which the requirement was identified:

2..

Required delivery date / Period of Performance:

If the difference between a. and b. is more than one week, explain the delay in submitting the requirement.

3. Estimated production lead time:

4. Explanation of why delivery / commencement of services by the date required is needed: (explain the impact to the mission, any special circumstances or conditions, etc.)

5. CASREP Number:

IV. ANTICIPATED DOLLAR VALUE OF PROCURMENT: $XXX.XX