N290024330W217 SSJ Redacted.docx

Date: 08 JAN 2025

MEMORANDUM

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

A01B20-92-92-M4-IX-BN-VI

- DSS Severe Service Check Valve, Wafer style per API 594

a) the name of the required source or brand name

FERGUSON INDUSTRIAL

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and RDD 02 MAY 2025

c) its intended use.

TO REPLACE VALVE CHECK,WAFER 20.00IPS 150PSI

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

FERGUSON INDUSTRIAL

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

a. Explain what is subject to the restrictive rights.

Ver 2.0 (01 July 2018)

TRIDENT MARITIME SYSTEMS OWNS PROPRIETARY RIGHTS TO THE DRAWINGS OF THE MATERIAL.

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

FERGUSON INDUSTRIAL

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.

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.)

3. X OTHER REASON:

a. X 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: 10.6-002-01-AKE

b. X STANDARDIZATION / BRAND NAME: 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.

i. Identify Make / Model Number(s): HY-GRADE VALVE INC / MFR ID- T01-20F-1BMX

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model: T-AKE 1-14

c. 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:

Ver 2.0 (01 July 2018)

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

d. X 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.

4. X 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 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:

a. Date on which the requirement was identified: 28 NOV 2024

b. Required delivery date / Period of Performance: 02 MAY 2025

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

DELAYED DUE TO TECHNICAL RESEARCH

d. Estimated production lead time: 10-12 WEEKS ARO

e. 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.)

Failure to obtain replacement check valves impacts the vessel’s ability to get underway and perform its mission.