USNS_BIG_HORN_J A_Revised_Redacted.pdf

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND NORFOLK

SP64 471 EAST C STREET

NORFOLK, VA 23511-2419

J&A No. N104-16-R-4010

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, 202, 203, 302, 304, 401, 402, 403, 404, 407, 408, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 513, 514, 603, 605, 606, 607, 612, 905, 906 and 912 of the Statement of Work (SOW) for the fifty-six (56) Day Regular Overhaul and Dry-docking of the USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) under Request for Proposal (RFP) N32205- 16-R-4010. This Justification is covering only the portion of the acquisition which an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Authorized Facility/Manufacturer/Representative is required and the approval level requirements will then only apply to that portion.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk requires Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized technical field service representatives and OEM parts to accomplish the requirements of WI 201, 202, 203, 302, 304, 401, 402, 403, 404, 407, 408, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 513, 514, 603, 605, 606, 607, 612, 905, 906 and 912. For this 56 day Regular Overhaul and Dry-docking, the estimated dollar value of the twenty-six (26) Work Items (WIs) is $2,250,281.00, which will be funded utilizing Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 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 Starboard Main Engine WorkscopeT9233-AF-MMC-010

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the port and starboard main engine overhaul 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 main engine couplings is critical to the safe operation of the ship onboard USNS BIG HORN (T-AO 198). 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 Engine Couplings as critical equipment. Failure of the Main Engine Couplings will severely impede the ships ability to get underway and complete mission requirements. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Main Engine Couplings and Main Propulsion Engines are critical to the safe operations of the USNS BIG

HORN (T-AO 198).

b. WI 202, Replace Main Engine Turbo Chargers

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Main Engine Turbo Chargers is ABB Turbo Charger Co. ABB provides all parts and labor in the repairs to the Main Engine Turbo Chargers.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Turbo Chargers is critical to the safe operation of the Main Engines onboard USNS BIG HORN (T-AO 198). ABB provides parts and proprietary technical data/drawings not available from any other 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 thus this extends to the Turbo Chargers. Failure of the Turbo Chargers and thus the Main Propulsion Engines will severely impede the ships ability to get underway and complete mission requirements. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Turbo Chargers and Main Propulsion Engines are critical to the safe operations of the USNS BIG HORN (T-AO 198).

c. WI 203, Propulsion Shaft Brake Overhaul

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Propulsion Shaft Brakes is Eaton Airflex. Eaton provides all parts and labor in the repairs to the Propulsion Shaft Brakes. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Propulsion Shaft Brakes is critical to the safe operation of the ship. Eaton provides parts and proprietary technical data/drawings not available through any other Vendors. This maintains all Original Equipment Manufacturer (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 Propulsion Shaft Brakes as critical equipment. Failure of the Propulsion Shaft Brakes will severely impede the ships ability to get underway and complete mission requirements. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Shaft Brakes is critical to the safe operation of USNS BIG HORN (T-AO 198).

d. 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 BIG HORN (T-AO 198). 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 Power Take-Off (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 BIG HORN (T-AO 198).

e. WI 304, PTO Clutch/Couplings

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Power Take-Off (PTO) Clutch/Couplings is American Vulkan Corporation. American Vulkan provides all parts and labor in the repairs to the PTO Clutch/Couplings. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the PTO Clutch/Couplings is critical to the safe operation of the ship. American Vulcan provides parts and proprietary technical data/drawings not available through any other 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 Clutch/Couplings as critical equipment. Failure of the PTO Clutch/Couplings will severely impede the ships ability to get underway and complete mission requirements. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Propulsion Clutch/Couplings is critical to the safe operation of USNS BIG HORN (T-AO 198).

f. WI 401, Radar/ECDIS 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 Electronic Chart Display and Information System (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 BIG HORN (T-AO 198).

g. WI 402, NAVIGAT X Gyro System PM

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s new NAVIGAT Gyro Compass repeater system is Northrop Grumman Systems Corp - Sperry Marine Division (NGSC-SMD). NGSC-SMD has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with 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 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 BIG HORN (T-AO 198).

h. WI 403, GMDSS Safety Radio Certificate

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 American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the United States Coast Guard (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 BIG HORN (T-AO 198).

i. WI 404, SVDR 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 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 BIG HORN (T-AO 198).

j. WI 407, Doppler Speed Log PM

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

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Navigational Equipment as critical equipment. The Doppler Speed log is an intricate component, identifying the ship’s speed when navigating. Failure of the Doppler Speed log will severely impede the ships ability to safely navigate and degrade mission capabilities. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Doppler Speed Log is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS BIG HORN (T-AO 198).

k. WI 408, Fathometer PM

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

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Navigational Equipment as critical equipment. The Fathometer is an intricate component, identifying the depth of the water below the ship’s keel. Failure of the Fathometer will severely impede the ships ability to safely navigate approach channels, and maneuvering in/around port, increasing the possibility of grounding and degrade mission capabilities. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Fathometer is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS BIG HORN (T-AO 198).

l. WI 501, 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 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.

m. WI 502, Ships Service Air Compressor Service/Groom

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Ship’s Service Air Compressor is Quincy. Quincy is the only known vendor to provide OEM parts and service to their equipment.

Quincy 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.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Ship’s Service Air Compressors as critical equipment. Failure of the Ship’s Service Air system would severely impact the mission capability of the ship, and be unable to run Main Propulsion Equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Ship’s Service Air System is critical to the Mission Capability of the USNS BIG HORN (T-AO 198).

n. WI 503, SCBA Compressor/Refill Station Annual Service

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. 9400E3 Compressor and Model No. M3100 Refill Station units 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 Damage Control Equipment as critical equipment. The vessel’s SCBA Compressor and Refill Station are required to refill expended SCBA bottles used when fighting a shipboard fire or addressing a Hazardous Material (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.

o. WI 504, Westfalia OWS Service and Calibration

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Oily Water Separator onboard the USNS BIG HORN (T-AO 198) 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 BIG HORN (T-AO 198). 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 BIG HORN (T-AO 198).

p. WI 504 Cargo Oil Content Monitor (OCM) Certification

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Cargo Oil Content Monitor is Mackay Communications. Mackay Communications 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.

Safety Management Systems (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 BIG HORN (T-AO 198).

q. WI 505, CONNEX Box Service/Replace

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Connex Refrigerated Boxes is Carrier.

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

SMS number 10.6-002—01-AO lists the Connex Refrigerated Boxes as critical equipment. Failure of the Connex Refrigerated Boxes will severely impede the ships ability to comply with current environmental regulations and meet its mission. The reduction of the ability to comply with current environmental regulations as required by regulatory bodies (USCG and ABS) and to provide a reliable source of replenishments to the fleet will severely impact the ship’s mission. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Connex Refrigerated Boxes is critical to the mission of the USNS BIG HORN (T-

AO 198).

r. WI 513, Emergency Diesel Repairs

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Emergency Diesel is Detroit Diesel Engine.

Detroit Diesel has several OEM authorized suppliers of approved repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Emergency Diesel Engine is critical to the safe operation of the ship onboard USNS BIG HORN (T-AO 198). 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 Emergency Diesel Engine as critical equipment. Failure of the Emergency Diesel Engine will severely impede the ships ability to get underway and complete mission requirements. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Emergency Diesel Engine is critical to the safe operations of the USNS BIG HORN (T-AO 198).

s. WI 514, Replace LO Purifiers

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Purifiers is GEA Westfalia. GEA Westfalia is the only known OEM authorized supplier of approved repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Purifiers is critical to the safe operation of the vessel. 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 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Purifiers as critical equipment. Failure of the Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Purifiers will severely impede the ships ability to provide reliable fuel/lubrication to the vessels Main Propulsion Diesel Engines and the Ship’s Service Diesel Generators. The reduction of the ability to provide reliable fuel/oil will also pose a safety hazard to the crew. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Fuel Oil and Lube Oil Purifiers is critical to the safe operations of the USNS BIG HORN (T-AO 198).

t. WI 603, Life Raft Recertification

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel’s Life Rafts is Elliott. Elliott has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with Certificate of Approved training for the Elliott Life Rafts 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.

u. WI 605, Rescue Boat Winch & Davit Inspection

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 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 BIG HORN (T-AO 198). 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 System (SMS) number 10.6-002-ALL lists the Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (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 BIG

HORN (T-A0 198).

v. WI 606, Life Boat Recertification

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (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 BIG HORN (T-AO 198). 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 System (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 BIG HORN (T-A0 198).

w. WI 607, Life Boat Winch & Davit Inspection

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (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 BIG HORN (T-AO 198). 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 System (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 BIG HORN (T-A0 198).

x. WI 612, SCBA Equipment Annual Inspection

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

y. WI 905, Propeller System Maintenance and Hub Replacement

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

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Propulsion Controllable Reversible Pitch (CRP) System as critical equipment. Failure of the CRP System will severely impact the safe operation of the ship.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the CRP System is critical to the safe operations of the

USNS BIG HORN (T-AO 198).

z. WI 906, Stern Tube Seal Maintenance

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

Safety Management System (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Propulsion Drive System as critical equipment. Failure of the Stern Tube Seal System will severely impact the safe operation of the ship. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Stern Tube Seal System is critical to the safe operations of the USNS BIG HORN (T-AO 198).

aa. WI 906, Shaft Line and Net Cutter Replacement

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

Safety Management System (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Propulsion System as critical equipment. The SPURS Line and Net Cutter assemblies protect the stern tube seal system and Controllable Reversible Pitch (CRP) system from damage, should a mooring line, cable or net get caught up in the propellers. Failure of the Stern tube seal or CRP System would severely impact the safe operation of the ship. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the CRP System is critical to the safe operations of the USNS BIG HORN (T-AO 198).

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.

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 Work Items (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, Military Sealift Command (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.

6.

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.

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Legal Sufficiency Review:

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

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Contracting Officer Certification:

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

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Approval:

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve as Division Director, the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open completion.

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Patricia H Bieder 757 443-3937 4 Aug 16

Bryan J. Makuch 757-443-5677 4 Aug 16

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