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MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND NORFOLK

SP64 471 EAST C STREET

NORFOLK, VA 23511-2419

J&A No. N104-16-R-1000

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 brand name justification for work to be provided under Work Items (WI) 201, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 602, 603, 604, 606, 609, 610, 910, 912, 913, and 916 for the Statement of Work (SOW) for the ROH of the USNS YUKON (T-AO 202) under RFP N32205-16-R-1000. 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. 201,401 , 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 602, 603, 604, 606, 609, 610, 910, 912, 913, and 916 for the 55 day ROH repair availability, the estimated dollar value of the (18) WI’s stated above 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 201 PORT AND STBD PROPULSION SHAFT BRAKE

MAINTENANCE

The Propulsion Shaft Brakes allows the ship’s crew to stop the Propulsion shafts in case of an emergency to prevent the ship from damaging itself or another ship.

The OEM for this equipment is Eaton., AirFlex div. OEM parts are required for all critical equipment onboard T-AO class ships. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Shaft Brakes is critical to the safe operation of the USNS YUKON (T-AO 202). 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 thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

Safety Management Systems number 10.6-002-ALL lists the Propulsion system as critical equipment. Failure of the Shaft Brake would restrict the ship to port and it would not able to perform its required mission. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Brake Shaft is critical to the safe operations of the USNS

YUKON (T-AO 202).

b. WI 401 Magnetic Compass Annual Service

The OEM for the equipment is Baker Lyman. A Baker Lyman qualified rep for servicing, parts and repairs is required to certify and ensure proper operation and bearing (heading accuracy). This is one of means available determining ships heading 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 Magnetic Compass is critical to the safe operation of the USNS YUKON (T-AO 202). 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 Magnetic Compass is critical equipment for navigation. Service of the Magnetic Compass must be accomplished by USCG/ABS Approved and OEM Trained vendors. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Magnet ic Compass is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS YUKON (T-AO 202).

c. WI 402, Steering Control System Maintenance (ABS/USCG)

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.

This is the primary means for steering the ship 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 Steering System is critical to the safe operation of the USNS YUKON (T-AO 202). 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

Navigational Equipment as critical equipment, and the Steering system is critical equipment for navigation. Service of the Steering system must be accomplished by USCG/ABS Approved and OEM Trained vendors. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the St eer ing syst em is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS YUKON (T-AO 202)

d. WI 403 Radar-Ecdis Preventative Maintenance (ABS/USCG)

The OEM for the equipment is Furuno. A Furuno qualified rep for servicing, parts and repairs is required to certify and ensure proper operation. This is the primary means for navigating the ship 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 Radar and Ecdis systems are critical to the safe operation of the USNS YUKON (T-AO 202).

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.

Navigational Equipment as critical equipment, and the Radar-Ecdis system are critical equipment for navigation. Service of the Radar-Ecdis system must be accomplished by USCG/ABS Approved and OEM Trained vendors. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Radar -Ecd is syst em a r e critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS YUKON (T-AO 202)

e. WI 404 GYRO Annual 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.

This is the primary means for navigating the ship 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 System is critical to the safe operation of the USNS YUKON (T-AO 202). 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.

Navigational Equipment as critical equipment, and the GYRO system is critical equipment for navigation. Service of the GYRO system must be accomplished by USCG/ABS Approved and OEM Trained vendors. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the GYRO syst em is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS YUKON (T-AO 202).

f. WI 405 GMDSS Annual Recertification (ABS/USCG) primary means for identifying the location of the ship while at sea 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 GMDSS and related Systems is critical to the safe operation of the USNS YUKON (T-AO 202). 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.

Navigational Equipment as critical equipment, and the GMDSS system is critical equipment for navigation. Service of the GMDSS system must be accomplished by USCG/ABS Approved and OEM Trained vendors. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the GMDSS syst em is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS YUKON (T-AO 202).

g. WI 406 S-VDR Annual Certification (ABS/USCG) primary means for recording data on the bridge while the ship is at sea in case of an accident 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 S-VDR and related Systems is critical to the safe operation of the USNS YUKON (T-AO 202). 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.

Navigational Equipment as critical equipment, and the S-VDR system is critical equipment for recording what happens on the bridge while at sea. Service of the S-VDR system must be accomplished by USCG/ABS Approved and OEM Trained vendors. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the S-VDR system is critical to recording data on the bridge while the ship is at sea onboard the USNS

YUKON (T-AO 202).

h. WI 602, Lifeboats Winches and Davit Annual Service (ABS)

The OEM for the vessel’s Lifeboat winches and davits is Schat Harding Inc.

Only Schat Harding Inc OEM authorized vendor and suppliers of approved repair parts and service their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of Lifeboat winches and davits is critical to the safe operation of the USNS YUKON (T-AO 202). 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 Lifeboat winches and davits are critical equipment. Failure of Lifeboat winches and davits are 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 and Davits are critical to the safe operations of the USNS YUKON (T-AO 202)

i. WI 603 Annual Lifeboat Maintenance (ABS)

The OEM for the vessel’s Lifeboats is Harding Watercraft. Only Schatt- 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 YUKON (T-AO 202).

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 the 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

YUKON (T-AO 202)

j. WI 604 SCBA Equipment Annual Service (ABS)

The OEM for the vessel’s SCBA Equipment is Interspirio. Only Interspiro is the OEM authorized vendor and suppliers of approved repair parts and service their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of SCBA Equipment is critical to the safe operation of the USNS YUKON (T-AO 202). 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

SMS number 10.6-002-ALL lists the emergency breathing equipment as critical equipment. Failure of the SCBA equipment 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 SCBA equipment is critical to the safe operations of the USNS YUKON (T-AO 202)

k. WI 606 SCBA Compressor Annual Service

The OEM for the vessel’s SCBA Equipment is Interspirio. Only Interspiro is the OEM authorized vendor and suppliers of approved repair parts and service their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of SCBA Equipment is critical to the safe operation of the USNS YUKON (T-AO 202). 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 emergency breathing equipment as critical equipment. Failure of the SCBA equipment 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 SCBA equipment is critical to the safe operations of the USNS YUKON (T-AO 202)

l. WI 609 Port Rescue Boat Davit

The OEM for the vessel’s Rescue Boat Davit is Allied Technical Services.

Allied 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 their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of port rescue boat davit is critical to the safe operation of the USNS YUKON (T- AO 202). 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

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 YUKON (T- AO 202)

m. WI 610 Annual Elevator Servicing

The OEM for the vessel’s Elevator is Jered Brown. PaR Marine is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service their equipment, and PaR Marine is the only supplier of approved repair parts and service their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of elevator is critical to the quality of life on the USNS YUKON (T- AO 202). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and technical data/drawings from the original manufacturer as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all

SMS number 10.6-002-ALL does not list the elevator as critical equipment.

Failure of elevator is not a major loss in safety and lifesaving equipment required for the vessel to get underway for vessel operations but the loss of elevator does and will affect the crew’s moral over a period of time. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the elevator is critical for keeping the moral of the ship’s crew high onboard the USNS YUKON (T- AO 202)

n. WI 910 Port CRPP Blade Seal Inspection and Repair

The OEM for the vessel’s CRPP BLADES is Bird-Johnson Co. Rolls-Royce Marine is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service their equipment, and Rolls-Royce is the only supplier of approved repair parts and service their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the CRPP blades seals is critical to the safe operation of the USNS YUKON (T- AO 202). 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

SMS number 10.6-002-ALL lists the Propulsion System as critical equipment.

Failure of CRPP Blade Seals is a major loss in safety and navigation equipment required for the vessel to get underway for vessel operations. The loss of major safety and navigation equipment poses a hazard to the crew.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the of the CRPP Blades Seals is critical to the safe operations of the USNS YUKON (T- AO 202)

o. WI 912 Propeller Shaft Line and Net Cutter Inspection and Repairs

The OEM for the vessel’s Line Cutters is Spur’s Marine. Spur’s Marine is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service their equipment, and Spur’s is the only supplier of approved repair parts and service their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Line Cutters is critical to the safe operation of the USNS YUKON (T- AO 202). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and technical data/drawings from the original manufacturer as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all

Failure of Line Cutters is a major loss in operation of the propulsion equipment required for the vessel to get underway for vessel operations. The loss of major any Propulsion equipment poses a hazard to the crew. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the of the the Line Cutters is critical to the safe operations of the USNS YUKON (T- AO 202)

p. WI 913 Stern Tube Seal Replacement

The OEM for the vessel’s Stern Tube Seal system is Wartsila-Lips. Wartsila- Lips is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service their equipment, and Wartsila-Lips is the only supplier of approved repair parts and service their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Stern tube seals is critical to the safe operation of the USNS YUKON (T- AO 202). 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

Failure of Stern Tube Seals is a major loss in safety and navigation equipment required for the vessel to get underway for vessel operations. The loss of major safety and navigation equipment poses a hazard to the crew. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the of the Stern Tube Seals is critical to the safe operations of the USNS YUKON (T- AO 202)

q. WI 916 STBD Hub Replacement

The OEM for the vessel’s Hub and CRPP Blade Seals is Bird-Johnson Co.

Rolls-Royce Marine is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service their equipment, and Rolls-Royce is the only supplier of approved repair parts and service their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Hub and blades seals is critical to the safe operation of the USNS YUKON (T- AO 202). 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.

Failure of Hub and CRPP Blade Seals is a major loss in safety and navigation equipment required for the vessel to get underway for vessel operations. The loss of major safety and navigation equipment poses a hazard to the crew.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the of the Hub and CRPP Blades

Seals is critical to the safe operations of the USNS YUKON (T- AO 202)

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 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.

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

Legal Sufficiency Review:

I have reviewed this justification and it is deemed to be legally sufficient.

Contracting Officer Certification:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Competition Advocate:

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.