J__A_N104-15-R-1007_Combined_USNS_LARAMIE_MTA_2015_signed.pdf

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND NORFOLK

SP64 471 EAST C STREET

NORFOLK, VA 23511-2419

J&A No. N104-15-R-1007

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

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

2. Description of the Action Being Approved: This is a justification for work to be provided under Work Items (WI) 202, 203, 302, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 507, 511, 607, 608 and 610 of the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Mid-Term Availability of the USNS Laramie (T-AO

203) under RFP N32205-15-R-1007. 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 ) ) 202, 203, 302, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 507, 511, 607, 608 and 610 for 43 day Mid-Term Availability. The estimated dollar value of the twenty-one (21) WIs is , which will be funded utilizing FY 15 Operations & Maintenance funds.

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:

a. WI 202, Fuel Injector Overhaul

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the main engine fuel injectors is Colt-Pielstick.

Colt-Pielstick has two (2) OEM authorized suppliers of approved repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Fuel Injectors is critical to the safe operation of the Main Engines onboard USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203). 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 Main Propulsion Engines as critical equipment. Failure of the Main Propulsion Engines will severely impede the ships ability to get underway and complete mission requirements. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Fuel Injectors and Main Propulsion Engines are critical to the safe operations of the USNS LARAMIE (T-

AO 203).

b. WI 203, Oil Mist Detector Calibration and Maintenance

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Main Propulsion Oil Mist Detection System is QMI Multiplexer. QMI Multiplexer has one OEM authorized supplier of approved repair parts and service for their equipment, ICI Instruments. Proper service and maintenance of the Oil Mist Detection System is critical to the safe operation of the Main Engines onboard USNS LARAMIE (T- AO 203). 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 Main Propulsion Engines as critical equipment. Failure of the Oil Mist Detection System on the Main Propulsion Engines could result in a catastrophic failure of the engines (Crankcase Explosion) and will severely impact the ships ability to get underway and complete mission requirements. Proper service and maintenance of the Main Propulsion Oil Mist Detection System is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LARAMIE

(T-AO 203).

c. WI 302, PTO Generator Groom

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Power Take Off (PTO ) Generator and Synchronous Compensators is Siemens. RYNO Enterprises, Marine Automation is an authorized vendor of Siemens for repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the PTO and Sync Compensator are critical to the safe operation of the Electrical Generation equipment onboard USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203). 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 PTO’s as critical equipment.

Failure of the PTO’s will severely impede the ships ability to generate electrical power and degrade mission capabilities. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the PTO’s are critical to the safe operations of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

d. WI 401, GMDSS Recertification

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 a 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 LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

e. WI 402, NAVIGAT X Gyro Systems Preventative Maintenance

The OEM for the equipment is Sperry Marine. A Sperry qualified rep for servicing, parts and repairs is required to certify and ensure proper operation and bearing (heading accuracy). This is the primary electronic means available for determining ships heading and supplies this information to multiple equipment on the bridge and must be certified accurate and available for the vessel during navigation for safe passage. This is a Coast Guard requirement. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Gyro Compass is critical to the safe operation of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available 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 10.6-002-01-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 LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

f. WI 403, Magnetic Compass Annual

The OEM for the equipment is Baker Lyman & Company. To ensure proper certification is performed in accordance with the manufacturer. 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. This is a Coast Guard requirement.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-ALL lists the magnetic compass as critical equipment. Failure of the magnetic compass 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. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the magnetic compass is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

g. WI 404, Radar and ECDIS PM

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Radar is FURUNO and the ECDIS is TRANSAS. FURUNO and TRANSAS have numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approved training for the FURUNO Radars and 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 Radar and ECDIS are intricate components within the Bridge Navigation equipment. Failure of the Radar and 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 Radar and ECDIS is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

h. WI 405, SVDR Annual Recertification

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Simplified Voice Data Recorded (SVDR) is Japan Radio Company, Ltd (JRC). JRC has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approved training for the JRC-JCY-1700S 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 operations of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

i. WI 406, OE-82 UHF SATCOM Antenna Overhaul

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s OE-82 UHF SATCOM Antenna is DATRON Systems. DATRON Systems has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with a certificate of Approved training for the AS-3018/WSC-1(V) antenna 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.

j. WI 407, UHF SATCOM and LOS Transceiver Groom

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s UHF SATCOM and LOS transceivers is Joint Electronics. Joint Electronics has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with a certificate of Approved training for the AN/WSC-3V 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.

k. WI 408, C-10315U Remote Switching Control Unit Groom

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s C-10315/U Remote Switching Control Unit is Joint Electronics. Joint Electronics has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with a certificate of Approved training for the C-10315/U 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.

l. WI 501, SCBA Compressor/Refill Station Annual Service

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s 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 a Certificate of Approved training for the MAKO Model No. 9400E3 Compressor and Model No. M3100 Refill Station 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 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.

m. WI 502, Auxiliary Boiler Maintenance

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Auxiliary Boilers is VAPOR Power International. VAPOR has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approved training for the VAPOR Model FNC7-4748-VHK-NCI Boiler 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.

n. WI 503, Atlas Incinerator Troubleshoot and Repair

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.

o. WI 504, Fuel Meter Calibration

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Fuel Meters 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.

p. WI 505, No.4 SSDG 40,000 Hour Maintenance and Overhaul

Stand-alone 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 OEM for this equipment is Rolls-Royce. 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 LARAMIE (T-AO 203). 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 LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

q. WI 507, Cargo oil Content Monitor

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Cargo Oil Content Monitor is VAF Instruments B-V. VAF Instruments has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with a 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 LARAMIE

(T-AO 203).

r. WI 511, Westfalia OWS Service and Calibration

The OEM for the Oily Water Separator onboard the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203) is GEA Westfalia, Inc. Westfalia the only known OEM authorized supplier of approved repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Oily Water Separator is critical to the safe operation of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203). 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 LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

s. WI 607, Lifeboat Recertification

The OEM for the vessel’s Lifeboats is Survival Systems International. Schat Harding Inc. is the OEM authorized vendor and suppliers of approved repair parts and service their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of Lifeboats is critical to the safe operation of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203). 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 as critical equipment. Failure of Lifeboats 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 Lifeboats is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LARAMIE (T-A0 203).

t. WI 608, Recertify Lifeboat Winches and Davits

The OEM for the vessel’s Lifeboat Winches is Schat-Marine Safety Corp. Schat-Harding is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of Lifeboat Winches is critical to the safe operation of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203). 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 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

LARAMIE (T-A0 203).

u. WI 610, Recertify Rescue Boat Winches and Davits

The OEM for the vessel’s Rescue Boat Davits are Schat-Marine Safety Corp and Allied Technical Services. Schat-Harding is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service for their equipment, and Allied is the only supplier of approved repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of Rescue Boat Davits is critical to the safe operation of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203). 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 RHIB 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 Assemblies is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LARAMIE (T-A0 203).

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) at the Government Point of Entry, FedBizOpps website, with the intent of awarding a firm-fixed-price contract to the lowest price offeror. Any prospective contractor will be required to use the OEM or OEM authorized vendor(s) as a subcontractor to perform the work in the related WI’s.

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. 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.

CERTIFICATION AND APPROVALS

Technical/Requirements Cognizance:

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein are complete and accurate to the best