N32205-20-R-4015 JA GRUMMAN ROH_Redacted.pdf

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J&A No. RFP N32205-20-R-4015

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity: Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC).

2. Description of the Action Being Approved: This is a justification for work to be provided under Work Items (WI) 201, 202, 203, 304, 403, 404, 405, 406, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 459, 504, 505, 506, 509, 524, 528, 562, 563, 652, 654, 911, 912, 913, 962, and 963 of the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Drydocking and Regular Overhaul (ROH) of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195) under RFP N32205-20-R-4015. This Justification is covering only the portion of the acquisition which an OEM Authorized Facility / Manufacturer / Representative is required and the approval level requirements will then only apply to that portion.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: MSC Norfolk requires Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized technical field service representatives and OEM parts to accomplish the requirements of WI 201, 202, 203, 304, 403, 404, 405, 406, 451, 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 459, 504, 505, 506, 509, 524, 528, 562, 563, 652, 654, 911, 912, 913, 962, and 963 for 76 day Regular Overhaul, The estimated dollar value of the thirty (30) WIs is , which will be funded utilizing FY 21 Navy Working Capital Funds (NWCF).

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition: 10 U.S.C 2304 (c)(1), Only

One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a).

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Authority: The use of required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts for highly specialized equipment is necessary for mission essential purposes. The required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts maintain mission critical ship equipment and systems, the failure of which could have serious consequences for deployed military forces and the crew on the vessel during deployments. Further, the required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts are necessary to achieve the highest possible reliability, readiness and effectiveness required by MSC for the T-AO class of vessels. The required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts also maintain all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, crew safety and applicable American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) certifications..

a. WI 201, Port and Starboard Main Engine Repairs

The OEM for the main engine is Fairbanks Morse Engine (FME). FME is the OEM and the only supplier of repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the main engine is critical to the safe operation of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195). This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the main propulsion engines as critical equipment. Failure of the main engine would affect the operation of the main propulsion system, which will severely impede the ship’s ability to get underway and complete mission requirements. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the main engine is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

b. WI 202, ABB TURBOCHARGER OVERHAUL

The OEM for the main engine and SSDG turbo chargers is ABB. ABB is the OEM and the only supplier of repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the main engine is critical to the safe operation of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195). This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the main propulsion engines as critical equipment. Failure of the main engine would affect the operation of the main propulsion system, which will severely impede the ship’s ability to get underway and complete mission requirements. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the main engine is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

c. WI 203, MAIN REDUCTION GEAR INSPECTION

The OEM for the reduction gear is CST-Cincinnati. CST-Cincinnati is the only authorized supplier of its repair parts, and the only vendor authorized to service its equipment. Reduction gears are equipment in the propulsion plant of the vessel. Proper inspection of the reduction gears is critical to the safe operation of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195). Only the OEM can provide the parts and has access to the proprietary technical data/drawings required needed. This maintains all OEM warranties and ensures equipment reliability and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Main Propulsion Engines as critical equipment.

Failure of the Main Propulsion System will severely impede the ship’s ability to get underway and complete mission requirements. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Main Propulsion Engines is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LEROY

GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

d. WI 304, ANNUAL CARGO CONSOLE GROOM The OEM for the cargo console is EMS-MARCON. EMS-MARCON is the only authorized supplier of its repair parts, and the only vendor authorized to service its equipment. Reduction gears are equipment in the propulsion plant of the vessel. Proper inspection of the reduction gears is critical to the safe operation of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195). Only the OEM can provide the parts and has access to the proprietary technical data/drawings required needed. This maintains all OEM warranties and ensures equipment reliability and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Cargo Console as critical equipment. Failure of the Cargo Console will severely impede the ship’s ability to complete mission requirements. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Cargo Console is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

e. WI 403, UHF SATCOM AND LOS TRANSCEIVER GROOM

The Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Satellite Communication (SATCOM) & Line Of Sight (LOS) Transceiving Equipment identified in this work item is U.S. Navy classified equipment and can only be worked on, and repair parts provided, by U.S. Navy authorized service companies. These companies also have access to repair parts required by this work item. Other representatives may be considered if they provide the MSC Electronic Rep with a signed letter of qualification from the equipment manufacturer or a certificate of training. The UHF SATCOM & LOS Transceiving Equipment is the primary Program Of Record system used to transmit / receive / process Radio Frequency communications with the US Navy via secure voice and data transfer over global satellite constellation. The UHF SATCOM & LOS Transceiving Equipment is used in tandem with OE-82 item 0407. Proper refurbishment and scheduled maintenance of the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) & Very High Frequency (VHF) Satellite Communication Transceiving Equipment is critical to the safe operation of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195) and the ability to conduct safe and secure communications with other naval vessels while underway.

f. WI 404, AN/URT-23(D) AN/URR-2368A HF SET GROOM

The High Frequency (HF) Radio Transmitting Equipment identified in this work item is U.S. Navy classified equipment and can only be worked on, and repair parts provided, by U.S. Navy authorized service companies. Other representatives may be considered if they provide the MSC Electronic Rep with a signed letter of qualification and certificate of training. The HF Radio Transmitting Equipment is the Primary Navy Program Of Record system used to transmit / receive / process HIGH FREQUENCY (HF) Radio Frequency communications with the US Navy via secure voice and data transfer over extended range terrestrial / atmospheric medium. Proper refurbishment and scheduled maintenance of the HF Radio Transmitting Equipment is critical to the safe operation of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195) and the ability to conduct safe and secure communications with other Naval vessels while underway.

g. WI 405, TVDTS SYSTEM AND DISTRIBUTION GROOM (20)

The TV-DTS System identified in this work item is U.S. Navy/SPAWAR equipment and can only be worked on, and repair parts provided, by U.S. Navy/ SPAWAR authorized service companies. Other representatives may be considered if they provide the MSC Electronic Rep with a signed letter of qualification from the equipment manufacturer or a certificate of training. Proper refurbishment and scheduled maintenance of the TV-DTS System is critical to the safe operation of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195) and the ability to conduct safe and secure communications while underway.

h. WI 406, DOPPLER SPEED LOG PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE (20)

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Doppler Speed Log is Furuno. Vendor is required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approved training from Furuno for the DS-80 unit that is installed. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Navigational Equipment as critical equipment. The Doppler Speed log is an intricate component, identifying the ship’s speed when navigating. Failure of the Doppler Speed log will severely impede the ships ability to safely navigate and degrade mission capabilities.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Doppler Speed Log is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

i. WI 451, ANNUAL RADAR SERVICE (ABS)

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Radar is FURUNO.

FURUNO has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment.

Vendor is required to provide documentation with Certificate of Approved training for the FURUNO Radar units that are installed. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Navigational Equipment as critical equipment. The Radars are intricate components within the Bridge Navigation equipment. Failure of the Radar will severely impede the ships ability to safely navigate and identify other vessel operating in/around the vessel. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Radar is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

j. WI 452, ANNUAL ECDIS SERVICE (ABS)

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s ECDIS is TRANSAS.

TRANSAS has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment.

Vendor is required to provide documentation with Certificate of Approved training for the TRANSAS units that are installed. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Navigational Equipment as critical equipment. The ECDIS is an intricate components within the Bridge Navigation equipment. Failure of the ECDIS will severely impede the ships ability to safely navigate and identify other vessel operating in/around the vessel. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the ECDIS is critical to the safe navigation and

k. WI 453, ANNUAL GYRO SYSTEM PM

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s new NAVIGAT Gyro Compass repeater system is Northrop Grumman Systems Corp - Sperry Marine Division (NGSC-SMD). NGSC-SMD has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approved training for the Gyro Compass system that is installed. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Gyro Compass as critical equipment. Failure of the Gyro Compass or Steering Stand will severely impede the ships ability to navigate and maneuver the vessel. The reduction of the ability to navigate and maneuver the vessel will also pose a hazard to the crew and the vessel.

Proper replacement and maintenance of the Gyro Compass and Steering Stand are critical to the safe operations of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

l. WI 454, ANNUAL VDR RECERTIFICATION (ABS)

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Simplified Voice Data Recorded (SVDR) is Japan Radio Company, Ltd (JRC). SVDR is used to collect data from various sensors on board the vessel and then digitizes, compresses and stores this information in an externally mounted protective storage unit for recovery after a marine accident. JRC has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment.

Vendor is required to provide documentation with Certificate of Approved training for the JRC-JCY-1950H unit that is installed. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Navigational Equipment as critical equipment, and the SVDR is part of the vessel’s Safety Radio Certificate, as required by ABS. The SVDR is a USCG and ABS required system that is integrated into the Radar and ECDIS systems to records ship movements. Service of the SVDR must be accomplished by USCG/ABS Approved and OEM Trained vendors.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the SVDR is critical to the safe navigation and

m. WI 455, ANNUAL RADIO COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

RECERTIFICATION (ABS)

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Global Marine Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is FURUNO. FURUNO has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with Certificate of Approved training for the FURUNO FS-5000 GMDSS Console unit that is installed. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Navigational Equipment as critical equipment, and the Global Marine Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is required by ABS and USCG. Service of the GMDSS must be accomplished by USCG/ABS Approved and OEM Trained vendors. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the GMDSS is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS

LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

n. WI 456, ANNUAL SERVICE AND ADJUST MAGNETIC COMPASS

The OEM for the magnetic compass equipment is Baker Lyman & Company. The use of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized or otherwise certified vender by the OEM, compass technician/adjuster is required by this work item to ensure proper certification is performed in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations and procedures. This is the only non-electronic means available for determining ships heading and must be certified accurate and available for the vessel during navigation for safe passage.

Safety Management Systems number 10.6-002-ALL lists the magnetic compass as critical equipment and the Compass is a USCG and ABS required piece of navigation equipment to determine the ship’s heading. Failure of the magnetic compass could severely impede the ships ability to navigate and maneuver the vessel. The reduction of the ability to navigate and maneuver the vessel will also pose a hazard to the crew. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the magnetic compass is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

o. WI 459, ECHO SOUNDER SERVICE

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Fathometer (LAZ5100) is L-3 Marine and Power Systems (L-3M&PS). L-3 M&PS has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approved training for the LAZ5100 unit that is installed. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a products manufactured by another company.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Navigational Equipment as critical equipment. The Fathometer is an intricate component, identifying the depth of the water below the ship’s keel. Failure of the Fathometer will severely impede the ships ability to safely navigate approach channels, and maneuvering in/around port, increasing the possibility of grounding and degrade mission capabilities. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Fathometer is critical to the safe navigation and

p. WI 504 /505, NO. 3/ 4 SSDG 10,000 HOUR OVERHAUL

The port and starboard Ship Service Diesel Generator (SSDG) sets provide ship service power and/or provide electrical power to motorize the PTO for emergency propulsion.

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Ship Service Diesel Generators is Ulstein Bergen A/S, Norway and supported by Rolls Royce Commercial Marine. The use of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized technical field service representative is required by this work item. OEM parts are required for all critical equipment onboard T AO class ships. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the SSDG is critical to the safe operation of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and technical data/drawings from the original manufacturer as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-ALL lists the Diesel generators as critical equipment. Failure of the SSDGs would restrict the ship to port and could not able to perform its required mission. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the SSDGs is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

q. WI 506, NO 1 AND NO 2 AUXILIARY BOILER SURVEY AND HYDRO

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Auxiliary Boilers is Clayton Industries. Clayton has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approved training for the Clayton Boiler Model e-204 units that are installed. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO does not specifically list the Auxiliary Boiler as critical equipment, although it is one of the ship’s Auxiliary Systems. Therefore, without the Auxiliary Boiler, the ship would not be able to generate steam. Steam is required heating the JW to heat the main engines for safely starting the main engines without damaging the engines, it is also required for the distilling plants to make fresh water and heating the water for use in the habitability spaces. Failure of the auxiliary Boiler will severely impact the operation of the ship reducing its mission capability and prevent the ship from keeping the engine warm which ultimately will prevent the vessel from being able to start the main engines if they drop below the recommended temperature for light off. Proper maintenance and testing of the Auxiliary Boiler is critical to the safety, health and welfare of the vessels equipment and crew of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN(T-AO 195), As well as the capability of providing Cargo Potable water.

r. WI 509, ANNUAL INCINERATOR SERVICE

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Incinerator is ATLAS Incinerators A/S. ATLAS Incinerators A/S has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approved training for the ATLAS ASWI-402-AS unit that is installed.

Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

Proper maintenance of the ship’s incinerator is critical to ensure proper operation and certification in accordance with the manufacturer and Regulatory Body Attending Surveyor. This proper operation of the incinerator is critical to the safe processing of ships waste oil accumulated onboard the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

s. WI 524, ER OWS & CARGO OCM GROOM

The OEM for the Engine Room Oily Water Separator onboard the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195) is GEA Westfalia, Inc. The Oily water Separator processes the oily water to separate the oil from the water so that the remaining water can be discharged overboard safely in accordance with federal regulations. GEA Westfalia has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with Certificate of Approved training for the Bilgemaster D200 that is installed. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Oily Water Separator is critical to the safe operation of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and technical data/drawings from the original manufacturer as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002—01-AO lists the Oily Water Separator as critical equipment.

Failure of the Oily Water Separator will severely impede the ships ability to comply with current environmental regulations. The reduction of the ability to comply with current environmental regulations will expose the crew to the possibility of an oil spill. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Oily Water Separator is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Cargo Oil Content Monitor (OCM) is VAF Instruments B-V. The purpose of the OCM is to monitor the quantity of oil in the water and determine if and at what the water can be discharged overboard. VAF Instruments has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with Certificate of Approved training for the MK6, OILCON Ballast Monitor that is installed. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002—01-AO lists the Oil Content Monitor as critical equipment.

Failure of the Oil Content Monitor will severely impede the ships ability to comply with current environmental regulations. The reduction of the ability to comply with current environmental regulations, as required by USCG and ABS, will expose the crew to the possibility of an oil discharge. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Oil Content Monitor is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

t. WI 528, STEERING GEAR MAINTENANCE (5YR)

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Steering Gear Pump is Hagglunds Dennison. The use of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized technical field service representative is required by this work item. There are several known vendors capable of providing reliable service to their equipment. OEM parts are required for all critical equipment onboard T-AO class ships. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Steering Gear Pump as critical equipment, as required by ABS. The Steering Gear Pump is a USCG and ABS required system that is used to steer the vessel while underway. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Steering Gear Pump is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

u. WI 562, SCBA ANNUAL INSPECTION

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Equipment is Interspiro. Interspiro has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with Certificate of Approved training for the Interspiro bottles and equipment installed.

Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Damage Control Equipment as critical equipment. The vessel’s SCBA Equipment is required when fighting a shipboard fire or addressing a HAZMAT situation. Failure of the SCBA equipment will severely reduce the Ship’s Force capability control/extinguish a fire and save the vessel from further damage. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of SCBA equipment is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

v. WI 563, SCBA AIR COMPRESSOR & FILL STATION INSPECTION (1YR)

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Compressor and Refill Station is MAKO. MAKO has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with Certificate of Approved training for the MAKO Model No. 5406E Compressor and Model No. M3100 Refill Station unit that is installed onboard the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Damage Control Equipment as critical equipment. The vessel’s SCBA Compressor and Refill Station is required to refill expended SCBA bottles used when fighting a shipboard fire or addressing a HAZMAT situation. Failure of the SCBA Compressor and Refill Station will severely reduce the Ship’s Force capability control/extinguish a fire and save the vessel from further damage

w. WI 652, LIFEBOAT & DAVIT SERVICE (5 YEAR)

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) requires the annual inspection of the Lifeboats and all safety equipment to satisfy Regulatory Requirements. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Lifeboat Winches & Davits is Schat-Marine Safety Corp, which is now PALFINGER.

The Lifeboat Winch & Davits is the only means available to launch and recover the Lifeboats from the vessel. PALFINGER is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of Lifeboat Winches & Davits is critical to the safety of the crew and operation of the winch and davits aboard the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and technical data/drawings from the original manufacturer as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-ALL lists the Lifeboats and Davits as critical equipment. Failure of Lifeboat Winches is a major loss in safety and lifesaving equipment required for the vessel to get underway for vessel operations. The loss of major safety and lifesaving equipment poses a hazard to the crew. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Lifeboat Winches is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-

AO 195).

x. WI 654, RIB/RESCUE BOAT/FAST RESCUE BOAT & DAVIT SERVICE (5

YEAR)

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Starboard Rescue Boat Davit is Schat-Marine Safety Corp., which is now PALFINGER. The Rescue Boat Winch & Davit is the only means available to launch and recover the Rescue Boat from the vessel. PALFINGER (previously Harding Safety USA Inc) is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service their equipment.

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Port Rescue Boat Davit is Allied Technical Services. The Rescue Boat Winch & Davit is the only means available to launch and recover the Rescue Boat from the vessel Allied Technical Services is the only OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service their equipment.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of Rescue Boat Davits is critical to the safety of the crew and operation of the winch and davit aboard the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and technical data/drawings from the original manufacturer as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Starboard Rescue Boat is Ocean Tech and the Boat Engines OEM is Steyr. Ocean Tech is no longer in business resulting in the inability to provide an OEM for the RHIB as a whole. The boat engines are still in production and the OEM is Steyr. Steyr has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. PALFINGER is a Steyr OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approved training for the steyr engines that are installed on the LEROY GRUMMAN RHIBs.

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Port Rescue Boat is Willard Marine. Willard Marine is the authorized vendor and Supplier of approved repair parts and service to their equipment. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of Rescue Boats is critical to the safe operation of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and technical data/drawings from the original manufacturer as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-ALL lists the Rescue Boat and Davit Assemblies as critical equipment. Failure of RHIB and Davit Assemblies is a major loss in safety and lifesaving equipment required for the vessel to get underway for vessel operations. The loss of major safety and lifesaving equipment poses a hazard to the crew. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the RHIB and Davit Assembly is critical to the safe operations of the

USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

y. WI 911, Propeller System Maintenance

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Controllable Reversible Pitch Propeller (CRP)is Bird Johnson/Rolls Royce Naval Marine. Rolls Royce Naval Marine, as the OEM is the only authorized vendor to provide parts to their equipment.

Factory parts and proprietary technical data/drawings are only available from the original manufacturer. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Propulsion CRP System as critical equipment.

The CRP system controls the pitch of the variable pitch propellers onboard the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195) which ultimately controls the vessels speed in the forward and aft directions. Failure of the CRP System will severely impact the safe operation of the ship and its ability to move under its own power. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the CRP System is critical to the safe operations of the USNS

LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

z. WI 912, STERN TUBE SEAL MAINTENANCE

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Stern Tube Seal System is Wartsila Lips, Inc. Wartsila Lips, as the OEM is the only authorized vendor to provide parts and service to their equipment. Factory parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Propulsion Drive System as critical equipment.

The stern tube seal system acts as the seal around the main propulsion shafts keeping the oil in the stern tube from leaking into the ocean and the ocean water from entering the stern tube ultimately causing catastrophic damage to the shafting and the stern tube system and sealing surfaces. Failure of the Stern Tube Seal System will severely impact the safe operation of the ship. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Stern Tube

Seal System is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

aa. WI 913, SPURS LINE AND NET CUTTER MAINTENANCE

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Propeller Shaft Line and Net Cutter is SPURS Marine Manufacturing. SPURS is the OEM and the only authorized vendor to provide parts to their equipment. Factory parts and proprietary technical data/drawings are only available from the original manufacturer. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Propulsion System as critical equipment. The SPURS Line and Net Cutter assemblies protect the stern tube seal system and CRP system from damage, should a mooring line, cable or net get caught up in the propellers.

Failure of the Stern tube seal or CRP System would severely impact the safe operation of the ship. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the CRP System is critical to the safe

bb. WI 962, CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Cathodic Protection (CAPAC) system is Electrocatalytic Inc. The CAPAC system is critical to the vessel as it helps maintain the structural integrity of the hull and hull coating systems. The system is designed to prevent the buildup of growth on the hull that can cause coating system breakdown and hull degradation. The buildup of growth on the hull also effects the ships ability to maintain the required speed through the water that is required by the navy to support the ships mission and commitments. Vendor is required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approved training for the Electrocatalytic cathodic protection system. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability/condition, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

cc. WI 963, SEA CHEST MARINE GROWTH PREVENTION SYSTEM

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Marine Growth Inhibitor is Cathodic Protection Marine. Allied Marine Services, Inc is the US authorized vendor to provide parts and service to their equipment. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Central Fresh Water (CFW) Cooling System as critical equipment. The Marin Growth Inhibitor is an integral part of the CFW system, in that it help to prevent fouling of the salt water side of the CFW cooler, thereby reducing the cooling capability of the CFW Cooler. Failure of the Fresh Water Cooling System will severely impact the operation of all ship’s auxiliary operating systems; SSDG’s, HVAC, Ship’s Service Air, etc. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Marine

Growth Inhibitor is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-

AO 195).

MSC does not have manufacturing and technical information required to evaluate and determine whether non-OEM components and replacement parts offered are equivalent to the OEM components and replacement parts. The work items listed in this section require special tools, specialized repair parts, and technical expertise unique to this equipment; only approved OEM parts are authorized to be installed on this highly sophisticated equipment.

The OEM Representative has access to provide parts and technical data / drawings from the original manufacturer, as required to properly repair and maintain the equipment. All OEM repair parts are in compliance with USCG and ABS IMO regulatory requirements.

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

Government intends to post a synopsis and a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Ship Repair Availability at the Government Point of Entry, beta.sam.gov website, with the intent of awarding a firm-fixed-price contract. Any prospective contractor will be required to use the OEM or OEM authorized vendor(s) as a subcontractor to perform the work in the aforementioned WIs.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost: The Contracting Officer will determine the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR Part 15.

8. Market Research: The USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO-195) is home ported in Norfolk, VA and therefore known as an east coast asset. All non-emergent vessel repairs are required to be conducted on the east coast. The basis for the market research was to collect historical information from the ship’s last Four (4) vessel repair availabilities. Purchase Order’s N32205- 20-C-4015, N32205-19-C-4011, N32205-18-C-4016 and N32205-17-C-4001 were the contract numbers identified. In researching this information similarities were discovered in that each of the (4) contracts were procured as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS: 336611, with a standard business size standard of 1,250 employees and that all the identified contracts were awarded as a firm fixed price, type of contract.

9. A Listing of the Sources, if any that Expressed, in writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: A

Sources Sought Notification was posted FBO.gov on 15 April 2020. This was conducted in order to identify potential sources that were capable of performing the work identified in the work package. Alabama Shipyard of Mobile, AL, Bayonne Drydock & Repair Corp of Bayonne, NJ, and Boston Ship Repair of Boston, MA sent responses indicating they were interested and had the resources available to perform the work.

10. Actions to Removed Barriers to Future Competition: For reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, MSC has no plans at this time to allow prime contractors to solicit these requirements competitively, other than synopsizing the requirements. If another potential source emerges, MSC Norfolk will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

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