RAPPAHANNOCK_ROH_J_and_A_FedBizOps.pdf

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND NORFOLK

SP64 471 EAST C STREET

NORFOLK, VA 23511-2419

J&A No.

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) 201,304,401,402,403,405,601,603,604,606,607, of the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Regular Overhaul and Dry-Docking (ROH/DD) of the USNS RAPPAHANNOCK (T-AO 204) under RFP N32205- 15-R-1009. 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, 304, 401,402,403,405, 504, 505, 602, 603, 604, 606, 607 for a 55 day Regular Overhaul and Dry-Docking (ROH/DD), the estimated dollar value of the Thirteen (13) WIs is $ which will be funded utilizing FY 16 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 610 Joiner Bulkhead; replace

The ships Fire doors are a USCG regulated item and are part of the ships fire prevention system. Their purpose is to prevent smoke and fire from spreading throughout the ship. The OEM for this equipment is US Joiner. OEM parts were purchased through another contract and are presently GFM. Proper installation of the doors is critical to the safe operation of the USNS RAPPAHANNOCK (T-AO 204). The Factory has provided the parts and performed all required measurements. This requires that they install the new doors to ensure proper fit and function and to maintain all OEM warranties; this will ensure equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of the product being installed by another company.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Damage Control Equipment as critical equipment. The vessel’s Fire Doors are required to prevent the spread of fire and smoke while fighting a shipboard fire. Failure of the fire doors will result in physical harm to the crew and severely reduce the Ship’s Force capability control/extinguish a fire and save the vessel from further damage. The fire doors are critical to the safe operation of the USNS

RAPPAHANNOCK (T-AO 204).

B. WI 304, PTO Generator Groom

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified technician for the vessel’s Power Take Off (PTO) Generator and Synchronous Compensators is Siemens. American Vulkan is authorized vendors for PTO 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 RAPPAHANNOCK (T-AO 204). 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 RAPPAHANNOCK (T-AO 204).

C. WI 402, 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 RAPPAHANNOCK (T-AO 204).

D. WI 403, SVDR Annual Recertification

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Simplified Voice Data Recorded (SVDR) is Rutter Company, Ltd. Rutter has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with Certificate of Approved training for the Rudder VDR100/G2S 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.

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 RAPPAHANNOCK (T-AO 204).

E. WI 401, 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 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

RAPPAHANNOCK(T-AO 204).

F. WI 405, HF Transmitter Groom

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 RAPPAHANNOCK (T- AO 204). 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.

critical and is required by ABS and USCG. Service of the GYRO must be accomplished by USCG/ABS Approved and OEM Trained vendors. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the GYRO is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS RAPPAHANNOCK (T-AO 204).

G. WI 607, 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.

H. WI 601, Annual Recertify Rescue Boat Winches and Davits (Harding Safety Inc)

The OEM for the vessel’s starboard Rescue Boat Davits are Harding Safety. Harding Safety is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service, their equipment, and is the only supplier of approved repair parts and service its equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of Rescue Boat Davits is critical to the safe operation of the USNS RAPPAHANNOCK (T- AO 204). 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 RAPPAHANNOCK (T-A0 204).

I. WI 603, RHIB Boat Single Point Davit Annual (Allied)

The OEM for the vessel’s Port Rescue Boat Davit is Allied Technical Services. Allied Technical service is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service their equipment, and Allied is the only supplier of approved repair parts and service its equipment.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of Rescue Boat Davits is critical to the safe operation of the USNS RAPPAHANNOCK (T-AO 204). 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 RAPPAHANNOCK (T-A0 204).

J. WI 606, SCBA Equipment Annual Servicing

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s SCBA breathing apparatus is Interspiro Inc. Interspiro Inc has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. The vendor is required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approved training for the Interspiro Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA’s) units including backpack with air flask, facemask and harness that is installed aboard the ship. 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

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Damage Control Equipment as critical equipment. The vessel’s SCBA’s is required to allow crewmembers to perform fire-fighting duties while fighting a shipboard fire or addressing a HAZMAT situation.

Failure of the SCBA’s will result in physical harm to the user and severely reduce the Ship’s Force capability control/extinguish a fire and save the vessel from further damage

K. WI 603 Rescue Boats Recertify

The OEM for the vessel’s Rescue Boats is Willard Marine. and is the OEM and suppliers of approved repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of Rescue boats is critical to the safe operation of the USNS RAPPAHANNOCK (T-AO 204). The USCG regulations require all service and parts come 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 or service provided by another company.

L. WI 603, Lifeboat Recertification

The OEM for the vessel’s Lifeboats is Harding Safety Inc. and is the 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 RAPPAHANNOCK (T-AO 204). 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

RAPPAHANNOCK(T-A0 204).

M. WI 604, Recertify Lifeboat Winches and Davits

The OEM for the vessel’s Lifeboat Winches is Harding Safety Corp. Harding Safety Corp 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 RAPPAHANNOCK (T-AO 204). 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

RAPPAHANNOCK (T-A0 204).

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, 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 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. 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 of my knowledge and belief.