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J&A No. N104-16-R-4003

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, 303, 304, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 412, 504, 505, 512, 515, 516, 517, 519, 520, 602, 603, 604, 605, 608, 610 and 611 of the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Mid-Term Availability (MTA) of the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201) under RFP N32205-16-R-4003.

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, 303, 304, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 412, 504, 505, 512, 515, 516, 517, 519, 520, 602, 603, 604, 605, 608, 610 and 611. For 31 day Mid-Term Availability, the estimated dollar value of the thirty-one (31) 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 202, Main Engine Turbocharger Overhaul

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Main Engine Turbo Chargers is ABB. ABB provides original OEM repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Turbo Chargers is critical to the safe operation of the Main Engines onboard USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201). ABB 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 Main Propulsion Engine Turbo Chargers are critical to the safe operations of the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201).

b. WI 203, FALK Main Reduction Gear Inspection Port & Starboard

Main Reduction Gear is a gear arrangement by which the input speed of the main engine is lowered and transferred into propulsion shafting at the required slower speed and greater torque.

The OEM for the equipment is Falk Corporation. FALK provides original OEM approved repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper inspections, surveys, refurbishment and maintenance of the Main Reduction Gears are critical to the safe operation of the Main Engines & propulsion plant onboard USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201). Falk provides 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.

OEM parts and service are required for all critical equipment onboard T AO class ships. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Main Reduction Gear is critical to the safe operation of the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201). Parts and technical data/drawings from the original manufacturer are required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a products and services by non-OEM company. An OEM representative is required to maintain warranty and proper repairs to the main reduction gear.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-ALL lists the Main Propulsion Reduction Gear as critical equipment. Failure of the Main Propulsion Reduction Gear would restrict the ship to port and the ship would not be able to perform its required mission. Proper refurbishment, maintenance and inspections of the Main Propulsion Reduction Gears are critical to the safe operations of the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201).

c. WI 302, Air Circuit Breaker Annual Maintenance

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s main air circuit breakers in the main, auxiliary and emergency switchboards was Westinghouse and is now Eaton Cutler Hammer.

Eaton Cutler Hammer now owns Westinghouse. The use of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized or otherwise qualified technical field service representative is required by this work item. Canam Circuit Breaker Services Inc., CR Electrical Distribution Services and Eaton are some of the companies that have proven to provide the services of a qualified service technician, experienced in the inspection, repair and overhaul of Eaton Cutler Hammer SPB Circuit Breakers. Canam Circuit Breaker Services Inc., CR Electrical Distribution Services and Eaton also have access to OEM repair parts required by this work item. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized or otherwise qualified technical field service representative must have access to and the ability to provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This ensures equipment reliability and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a products and services manufactured and provided by other companies. Proper refurbishment and scheduled maintenance of the circuit breakers are critical to the safe operation of the electrical systems and equipment onboard USNS

PATUXENT (T-AO 201).

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Main and Emergency Switchboards as critical equipment. Failure of the Main and Emergency Switchboards will severely impede the ships ability to generate electrical power and degrade mission capabilities.

Proper refurbishment and scheduled maintenance of the circuit breakers contained in these switchboards are critical to the safe operations of the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201).

d. WI 303, Annual PTO Control Groom

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Power Take Off (PTO) Generator and Synchronous Compensators is Siemens. The PTO generators are two of the vessels four main generators providing power to vessel. A groom is the inspection, routine maintenance, repair and testing of the equipment to ensure equipment is operating and performing as designed. RYNO Enterprises and Siemens Marine are authorized vendors 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 PATUXENT (T-AO 201). 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 PATUXENT (T-AO 201).

e. WI 304, CT Winch No.6 Controller Replacement

The OEM for the equipment is Eaton Corporation. OEM parts are required for all critical equipment onboard T AO class ships. The Constant Tension (CT) winch is used to moor and keep the vessel securely and safely in position while tied to the pier. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the CT Winch Controller is critical to the safe mooring and operation of the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201). Programmable Logic Control (PLC) controller programming data and information required to accomplish final programming of the CT Winch Controllers is only available through OEM service technicians. This variable frequency drive contains an internal computer that contains a program written by Eaton Corp for this specific application. 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 and services provided by a non-OEM company. An OEM representative is required to maintain warranty and proper repairs to the CT Winch Controller Replacement.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the CT Winch Controller’s as critical equipment. Failure of the CT Winch Controller’s will severely impede the safety of the vessel and the crew as failure of the Constant Tension Winch Controller could result in the vessel drifting away from the pier into the navigation channel where it could ultimately collide with oncoming vessels resulting in damage to the vessels and possibly a major oil pollution incident.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the CT Winch Controllers are critical to the safe

f. WI 401, Annual GMDSS Safety Radio Certification

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 PATUXENT (T-AO 201).

g. WI 402, Annual NAVIGAT X Gyro System Preventative Maintenance

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 PATUXENT

(T-AO 201).

h. WI 403, Annual Radar/ECDIS Preventive Maintenance

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 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

PATUXENT (T-AO 201).

i. WI 404, 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 qualified and licensed 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 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 PATUXENT (T-AO 201).

j. 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). 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.

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 PATUXENT (T-AO 201).

k. WI 406, AN/URT-23 (D) HF Transmitter 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. The following companies are authorized by the U.S. Navy to service this equipment: Mid-Atlantic Engineering and Technical Services (MAETS); Intech Marine Services; and Allied Technology Group (ATG). 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 and certificate of training. Proper refurbishment and scheduled maintenance of the HF Radio Transmitting Equipment is critical to the safe operation of the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201) and the ability to conduct safe and secure communications with other Naval vessels while underway.

l. WI 407, TVDTS System and Distribution Groom

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.

The following companies are authorized by the U.S. Navy to service this equipment: Intech Marine Services; and VSD Corporation. 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. Proper refurbishment and scheduled maintenance of the TV-DTS System is critical to the safe operation of the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201) and the ability to conduct safe and secure communications while underway.

m. WI 408, UHF SATCOM & 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. The following companies are authorized by the U.S. Navy to service this equipment: Mid-Atlantic Engineering and Technical Services (MAETS); Intech Marine Services; and Allied Technology Group (ATG). 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. 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 PATUXENT (T-AO 201) and the ability to conduct safe and secure communications with other Naval vessels while underway.

n. WI 409, GMDSS FELCOM-18 Upgrade

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 another company. The T-AOs have been experiencing numerous antenna failures after being zapped/radiated by NAVY Vessel Radar Systems. The existing antennas have a unique Electronic Serial number (ESN) that is registered with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and is controlled, therefore a spare is not carried. Problem antennas have to be sent back to the repair facility. New antennas must be programed by a repair facility, sent to the vessel and installed back on the vessel. These processes take several days thereby leaving the vessel in a C3 CASREP situation. The existing antennas have a transceiver/global positioning sensor (GPS) module with unique ESN located in the antenna. The new Furuno FELCOM 18 has the antenna receiver in the dome on the mast and transceiver/GPS module with unique ESN located in the terminal which is found in the chart room. The antenna will be less sensible to being zapped/radiated, with only the antenna portion on the mast. In addition the ship can carry a spare and install to prevent downtime.

Therefore, this upgrade will alleviate issues described above.

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

o. WI 410, SAAB Automatic Identification System (AIS) Replacement T-ALT

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Automatic Identification System (AIS) is SAAB. The AIS is an automatic tracking system used on ships and by vessel traffic services (VTS) for identifying and locating vessels by electronically exchanging data with other nearby ships, AIS base stations, and satellites. AIS information supplements marine radar to aid in collision avoidance for water transport and is part of the ships navigation systems. SAAB has numerous authorized vendors to provide parts and service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approved training for the SAAB R5 Automatic Identification System (AIS) unit that is to be 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 Automatic Identification System (AIS) is required by ABS and USCG.

Service of the GMDSS must be accomplished by USCG/ABS Approved and OEM Trained vendors. Proper installation, refurbishment and maintenance of the AIS is critical to the safe

p. WI 412, GPS, Windbird & NEMA Distribution for Bridge Nav Equipment

The NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturer Association) distribution system for the bridge navigation equipment is a critical piece of the navigational equipment. The system interconnects the majority of the navigational equipment on the bridge (Gyro, ECDIS, GMDSS, Radars, SVDR, etc.). All installations, reconnections and testing must be accomplished by ABS approved contractor for certifying bridge navigation equipment. There are numerous ABS approved contractors capable of providing the parts and service to support the installation and service of the Bridge equipment distribution system. The vendor is required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approval from ABS for the bridge navigational equipment to include Gyro, ECDIS, GMDSS, Radars, SVDR, GPS and windbird being disturbed to accomplish the distribution system installation. ABS approved contractors for specific equipment provides parts, service 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 NEMA distribution for the Bridge Navigational equipment is a critical part of the navigational equipment as a whole. Installation of the NEMA distribution system must be accomplished by ABS Approved contractor for certifying bridge navigation equipment. Proper installation and maintenance of the system is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the

USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201)

q. WI 504, 50K Hour Overhaul of SSDG No.3

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 or otherwise qualified 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 PATUXENT (T-AO 201). 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 be able to perform its required mission. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the SSDGs is critical to the safe

r. WI 505, SSDG Vibration Dampner 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 or otherwise qualified 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 PATUXENT (T-AO 201). 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 be able to perform its required mission. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the SSDGs is critical to the safe

s. WI 512, Auxiliary Boiler Groom & Stack Cleaning

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 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 another company.

t. WI 515, SSDG Turbo Charger Overhaul

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the SSDG Turbo Chargers is ABB. ABB provides original OEM repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and scheduled maintenance of the diesel engine turbochargers are critical to the safe operation of the Ship Service Diesel Generators onboard USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201). ABB 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 Ship Service Diesel Generators as critical equipment. Failure of the engine turbocharger will severely impede the ships ability to generate electricity, get underway and complete mission requirements. Proper refurbishment and scheduled maintenance of the Ship Service Diesel Generator Turbochargers are critical to the safe operations of the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201).

u. WI 516, Engine Room Oily Water Separator & Cargo OCM Calibration

The OEM for the Engine Room Oily Water Separator onboard the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO

201) 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 PATUXENT (T-AO 201). 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

PATUXENT (T-AO 201).

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 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 PATUXENT (T-AO 201).

v. WI 517, Overhaul No.2 Central Fresh Water Cooler

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Central Fresh Water Cooler is Tranter Incorporated. OEM service and parts are required for all critical equipment onboard T-AO class ships. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the CFW Cooler is critical to the safe and proper operation of the main propulsion plant and auxiliary systems. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts, service 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

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Fresh Water Cooling System as critical equipment. Failure of the CFW Cooler will severely impact the cooling capability of the Fresh Water Cooling system.

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.) and main propulsion systems. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Marine Growth Inhibitor is critical to the safe operations of the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201).

w. WI 519, Overhaul Diesel Engine Governors

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the main engine Governors is Woodward for the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201). OEM parts are required for all critical equipment onboard T- AO class ships. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the main engine governors is critical to the safe and proper operation of the main engines. 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 (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Main Propulsion Engines and SSDGs as critical equipment. Failure of the Main Propulsion Engines/Governors will severely impede the ships ability to get underway and complete mission requirements. Failure of the SSDGs would restrict the ship to port and could not be able to perform its required mission.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Engine Governors for the Main Propulsion and SSDG engines is critical to the safe operations of the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201).

x. WI 520, Overhaul Port & Starboard Differential Control Units

The Port and Starboard Differential Control Units activate the variable displacement Steering Gear pump and resolves the rudder command signal with the actual rudder position signal which is fed back through the follow-up linkage. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Steering Gear Differential Control Units is Jered Brown Brothers. The use of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized or otherwise qualified technical field service representative is required by this work item. There are several known vendors that have proven to provide the services of a qualified service technician, experienced in the inspection, repair and overhaul of Jered Brown Brothers Steering Gear Differential Control Units.

The companies must also have access to repair parts required by this work item. Other representatives may be considered if they provide the MSC Representative with a signed letter of qualification from the equipment manufacturer or a certificate of training. Proper refurbishment and scheduled maintenance of the Differential Control Units is critical to the safe operation of the

USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201)

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Steering Gear as critical equipment, as required by ABS. The Steering Gear Differential Control Units are integral parts of the steering gear and is a USCG and ABS required system that is used to steer the vessel while underway. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Steering Gear Differential Control Units is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201).

y. WI 602, Annual Rescue Boat Certification

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) requires the annual inspection of the Rescue Boats and all safety equipment to satisfy Regulatory Requirements. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Rescue Boats is Ocean Tech and the Boat Engines OEM is Steyr. Ocean Tech is no longer in business and the Harding Safety USA Inc (Schat Harding) is a Steyr OEM authorized vendor and supplier 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 PATUXENT (T-AO 201) and essential to crew safety in the event of an emergency. 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 Assemblies is critical to the safe operations of the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201).

z. WI 603, Annual Lifeboat Recertification

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 Lifeboats is Survival Systems International. Harding Safety USA Inc. (Schat Harding) 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 PATUXENT (T-AO 201).

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 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

aa. WI 604, Stbd Rescue Boat Winch & Davit Recertification

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Starboard Rescue Boat Davit is Schat-Marine Safety Corp. The Rescue Boat Winch & Davit is the only means available to launch and recover the Rescue Boat from the vessel. Harding Safety USA Inc is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of Rescue Boat Davit is critical to the safety of the crew and operation of the winch and davit aboard the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201). 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 PATUXENT (T-AO 201).

bb. WI 605, Lifeboat Winch & Davit Recertification

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Lifeboat Winches is Schat-Marine Safety Corp. The Lifeboat Winch & Davits is the only means available to launch and recover the Lifeboats from the vessel Harding Safety USA Inc 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 safety of the crew and operation of the winch and davits aboard the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201). 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

cc. WI 608, Port Rescue Boat Davit Annual Inspection

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 PATUXENT (T-AO 201). 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 Assembly is critical to the safe operations of the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201).

dd. WI 610, SCBA Compressor/Refill Station Annual Servicing

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 PATUXENT (T-AO 201). 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

ee. WI 611, SCBA Equipment Annual Servicing

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. Known local vendors are Safeware Inc, and Hiller Systems, Inc, Vendor is required to provide documentation with Certificate of Approved training for the Interspiro bottles and equipment 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 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

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, FedBizOpps website, with the intent of awarding a firm-fixed-price contract to the lowest price technically acceptable 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.

23 February 2016 Date

Legal Sufficiency Review:

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

Date

Contracting Officer Certification:

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

Date

COMPETITION ADVOCATE APPROVAL

I certify that this justification is accurate and complet

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

25Feb16