J A_16-R-4406.pdf

J&A No. N104-16-R-4406

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 sole source justification for work to be provided under Work Items (WI) 0107, 0115, 0208, 0209, 0213, 0303, 0501, 0503, 0511, 0512, 0514, 0601, 0602, 0604, 0912 and 0918 of the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Regular Overhaul/Dry-Docking (ROH/DD) of the USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40) under RFP N32205-16-R-4406. This Justification is covering only the portion of the acquisition which is brand-name or otherwise sole source 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 WIs listed below. The estimated combined dollar value of the sixteen (16) Work Items will be funded utilizing FY 17 Operation & 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 107 CHT TANK PRESERVATION (Brand Name requirement per

FAR 6.302.1(c))

Paragraph 7.5.1 requires coating of the interior of the #1 to 4 and 6 CHT

Tanks with Belzona 5811 and 4311 coatings. Belzona coating currently exist in those areas. MSC has determined through decades of experience that

Belzona provides the only consistently dependable coating to provide an extended service life under the harsh CHT Tanks environment. Belzona coatings have been found to be fairly and reasonably priced, and other replacement coatings are not acceptable in view that the product is far superior and additionally the tanks cannot be accessed reasonably except during ROH.

A Belzona Technical Representative is further directed since the application of this material requires specialized tools and training for the personnel accomplishing the requirements. Belzona Inc. has the required technical experience to supervise the work item. Having the representative oversee the requirements of the work item will ensure that the proper surface preparation is accomplished and coatings are applied in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements, which will provide the maximum service life for the harsh environment of the CHT Tanks.

b. WI 115 MRG FOUNDATION STRUCTURAL REPAIRS (Unique capabilities and technical data per FAR 6.302.1(b))

Paragraph 7.10.1 requires the services of a qualified engineering firm that specializes in Main Reduction Gear, HP Turbine, LP Turbine and Propulsion

Shafting Alignment to monitor the this equipment while accomplishing structural repairs to the foundation and tank top in the Engine Room (7-110-0-

E). This service requires highly specialized supervisory knowledge and training to ensure that the alignment of the Main Reduction Gear, HP Turbine, LP Turbine and Propulsion Shafting Alignment is well and completely accomp0lished. Diehl Engineering is the required source since the firm has the demonstrated specialized knowledge and equipment required for this requirement. Diehl has provided this service for both AS Class vessels during the last 7 years. Diehl has extensive knowledge of this equipment onboard the both vessels and has provided reliable results in maintaining the proper alignment of this highly critical equipment onboard both AS Class Vessels.

c. WI 208 HP TURBINE INSPECTION (ABS) (Unique capabilities and technical data per FAR 6.302.1 (b))

Paragraph 7.3.1 requires OEM parts knowledge and an OEM-authorized representative to oversee the Work Item. The Work Item requires opening, inspecting, and certifying the HP Turbine for ABS Special Survey. The Field

Service Engineer must have specialized knowledge and extensive experience of the Delaval Marine Propulsion HP Turbine onboard the USS FRANK

CABLE (AS 40) to be considered qualified to accomplish the requirements of this work item. Those require specialized tools, training, access to repair parts and OEM proprietary information to properly accomplish the Work Item.

TurboGen Consulting Services is the required source because the OEM has certified them as having the required extensive knowledge, experience special tools, access to repair parts and proprietary information to accomplish this work. Additionally, MSC has had an annual J&A in place for several years that has been used to contract TurboGen Consulting Services for similar requirements on this equipment on AS Class Vessels.

d. WI 209 LP TURBINE INSPECTION (ABS) (Unique capabilities and technical data per FAR 6.302.1(b))

Paragraph 7.3.1 requires OEM parts knowledge and an OEM-authorized representative to oversee the Work Item. The Work Item requires opening, inspecting, and certifying the Main Propulsion LP Turbine for ABS Special

Survey. The Field Service Engineer must have specialized knowledge and extensive experience of the Delaval Marine Propulsion LP Turbine onboard the USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40) to be considered qualified to accomplish the requirements of this work item. TurboGen Consulting Services is the required source because the OEM has certified them as having the required extensive knowledge, experience special tools, access to repair parts and proprietary information to accomplish this work. Additionally, MSC has had an annual J&A in place for several years that has been used to contract

TurboGen Consulting Services for similar requirements on this equipment on

AS Class Vessels.

e. WI 213 PROPULSION LINE SHAFT BEARING (ABS) (Unique capabilities and technical data per FAR 6.302.1(b))

Paragraph 7.5.1 requires OEM parts knowledge and an OEM-authorized representative to oversee the Work Item. The Work Item requires opening, inspecting, and certifying the Main Propulsion Line Shaft Bearing. The requirements of this work item require specialized tools, training and access to proprietary information to properly accomplish the repairs and testing.

American Metal Bearing Company, as the OEM for the Main Propulsion Line

Shaft Bearing, has the exclusive required knowledge, experience, special tools and access to the proprietary information necessary to accomplish this work.

f. WI 303 SSTG GENERATOR INSPECTION (ABS) (Unique capabilities and technical data per FAR 6.302.1(b))

Paragraph 7.3.1 requires OEM parts knowledge and an OEM-authorized representative to oversee the Work Item. The Work Item requires opening, inspecting, and certifying the generators for the 1, 2, 3 & 4 Ship Service

Turbine Generators (SSTG’s) for ABS Special Survey. The Field Service

Engineer must have specialized knowledge and extensive experience of the 1, 2, 3 & 4 Ship Service Turbine Generators (SSTG’s) onboard the USS FRANK

CABLE (AS 40) to be considered qualified to accomplish the requirements of this work item. TurboGen Consulting Services is the required source because the OEM has certified them as having the required extensive knowledge, experience special tools, access to repair parts and proprietary information to accomplish this work. Additionally, MSC has had an annual J&A in place for several years that has been used to contract TurboGen Consulting Services for similar requirements on this equipment on AS Class Vessels.

g. WI 501 STEERING GEAR AND ANCHOR WINDLASS SERVICING)

(Unique capabilities and technical data per FAR 6.302.1(b))

Paragraph 7.2.1 requires the services of a Control Flow Authorized

Representative to accomplish the requirements of the Work Item. This Work

Item describes the requirement to inspect and test the Steering Gear and

Anchor Windlass Systems. It requires OEM parts knowledge and an OEM-authorized representative to oversee the Work Item. Global Hydraulics Inc. is provided as a required contractor which has the specialized knowledge, training, access to repair parts and access to proprietary information. Global

Hydraulics Inc. has extensive knowledge of this equipment onboard the both vessels and has provided reliable results in maintaining the proper alignment of this highly critical equipment. The winning prime contractor may choose an alternate source but must provide MSC proof the source is equally qualified and capable.

h. WI 503 #1, #2, #3 & #4 SSTG TURBINE INSPECTION (Unique capabilities and technical data per FAR 6.302.1(b))

Paragraph 7.3.1 requires OEM parts knowledge and an OEM-authorized representative to oversee the Work Item. The Work Item requires opening, inspecting, and certifying the 1, 2, 3 & 4 Ship Service Turbine Generators

(SSTG’s) for ABS Special Survey. The Field Service Engineer must have specialized knowledge and extensive experience of the Delaval Marine

Propulsion LP Turbine onboard the USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40) to be considered qualified to accomplish the requirements of this work item.

TurboGen Consulting Services is the required source because the OEM has certified them as having the required extensive knowledge, experience special tools, access to repair parts and proprietary information to accomplish this work. Additionally, MSC has had an annual J&A in place for several years that has been used to contract TurboGen Consulting Services for similar requirements on this equipment on AS Class Vessels.

i. WI 511 #1, 2 AND 3 A/C PLANT REFRIGERENT FLUSH AND

SERVICING (Unique capabilities and technical data per FAR

6.302.1(b))

Paragraphs 7.5.1 and 7.5.2 require OEM parts knowledge and an OEM-authorized representative to oversee the Work Item. The Work Item requires servicing, flushing of the refrigeration systems and testing of the #1, 2 and 3 air conditioning plants. The requirements of this work item require specialized tools, training and access to proprietary information for the work. The York

Marine Division of Johnson Controls Company as the OEM for the A/C

Plants has the required knowledge, experience, special tools and access to the proprietary information necessary to accomplish this servicing work.

California Marine Cleaning Inc. is authorized by York Marine Division of

Johnson Controls Company (OEM of the A/C Plants) as a required source that has the required knowledge, experience, special tools and procedures necessary to accomplish this work.

j. WI 512 #1 AND 3 A/C PLANT CONDENSER RETUBE (Unique capabilities and technical data per FAR 6.302.1(b))

Paragraph 7.5.1 and 7.5.2 require OEM parts knowledge and an OEM-authorized representative to oversee the Work Item. The Work Item requires replacing Condenser Tubes for the #1 and 3 A/C Plants (708 ea.). It requires specialized tools, training and access to proprietary information to properly accomplish the. The York Marine Division of Johnson Controls Company, as the OEM for the A/C Plants has the required knowledge, experience, special tools and access to the proprietary information necessary to accomplish this work. Condenser & Chiller Services Inc. is authorized by York Marine

Division as a required source that has the required knowledge, experience, special tools and procedures necessary to accomplish this work.

k. WI 514 OILY WATER SEPARATOR SERVICING (Unique capabilities and technical data per FAR 6.302.1(b))

Paragraph 7.5.1 requires OEM parts knowledge and an OEM-authorized representative to oversee the Work Item. The Work Item requires servicing and testing of the Oily Water Separator and Oil Content Monitor. The requirements of this work item require specialized tools, training and access to proprietary information to properly accomplish the repairs and testing. NAG

Marine as the OEM for the Oily Water Separator and Oil Content Monitor has the required knowledge, experience, special tools and access to the proprietary information necessary to accomplish this work.

l. WI 0601 30 TON CRANE ANNUAL INSPECTION AND SERVICING

(Unique capabilities and technical data per FAR 6.302.1(b))

Paragraphs 7.2.1 and 7.2.2 require OEM parts knowledge and an OEM-authorized representative to oversee the Work Item. The Work Item requires servicing and testing of the 30 Ton Crane main equipment and Electrical

Drives. The requirements of this work item require specialized tools, training and access to proprietary information to properly accomplish the servicing and testing. PAR Marine Services as the OEM for the 30 Ton Crane has the required knowledge, experience, special tools and access to the proprietary information necessary to accomplish this work.

Parker Hannifin Corporation SSD Drives Division as the OEM for the

Electrical Drives for the 30 Ton Crane has the required knowledge, experience, special tools and access to the proprietary information necessary to accomplish this Electrical Drives work.

m. WI 602 PORT AND STARBOARD 5 TON CARGO AND SAIL CRANE

REPAIRS (Unique capabilities and technical data per FAR 6.302.1(b))

Paragraphs 7.5.1 and 7.5.2 require OEM parts knowledge and an OEM-authorized representative to oversee the Work Item. The Work Item requires servicing and testing of the 5 Ton Cranes main equipment and Load

Monitoring System. The requirements of this work item require specialized tools, training and access to proprietary information to properly accomplish the servicing and testing of the 5 Ton Cranes. Oldenburg Group Inc. as the

OEM for the 5 Ton Cranes has the required knowledge, experience, special tools and access to the proprietary information necessary to accomplish this work.

Skyazul Equipment Solutions as the OEM for the Load Monitoring System for the 5 Ton Cranes has the required knowledge, experience, special tools and access to the proprietary information necessary to accomplish this work.

n. WI 0604 RHIB BOAT DAVIT ANNUAL INSPECTION (Unique capabilities and technical data per FAR 6.302.1(b))

Paragraph 7.1 requires OEM parts knowledge and an OEM-authorized representative to oversee the Work Item. The Work Item requires servicing and testing of the SOLAS RHIB Boat Davits. The requirements of this work item require specialized tools, training and access to proprietary information to properly accomplish the servicing and testing. Allied Systems Company as the OEM for the SOLAS RHIB Boat Davits has the required knowledge, experience, special tools and access to the proprietary information necessary to accomplish this work.

o. WI 912 CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM, INSPECTION /

REPAIR (Unique capabilities and technical data per FAR 6.302.1(b))

Paragraph 7.12 requires OEM parts knowledge and an OEM-authorized representative to oversee the Work Item. The Work Item requires servicing and testing of the Cathodic Protection System. The requirements of this Work

Item require specialized tools, training and access to proprietary information to properly accomplish the servicing and testing. US Filter’s Electrocatalytic as the OEM for the Cathodic Protection System has the required knowledge, experience, special tools and access to the proprietary information necessary to accomplish this work.

p. WI 918 STERN TUBE SEAL REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION

(Unique capabilities and technical data per FAR 6.302.1(b))

Paragraph 7.11.1 requires OEM parts knowledge and an OEM-authorized representative to oversee the Work Item. The Work Item requires overhaul, alignment and testing of the MX9 Stern Tube Seal. The requirements of this work item require specialized tools, training and access to proprietary information to properly accomplish the overhaul alignment and testing.

Wartsila Defense Systems as the OEM for the MX9 Stern Tube Seal has the required knowledge, experience, special tools and access to the proprietary information necessary to accomplish this work.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as

Practicable: The Government intends to post a synopsis and Request for Proposals

(RFP) at the Government Point of Entry, FedBizOps website, with the intent of awarding a firm-fixed-price contract for the ROH/DD availability to the lowest price offeror. Any prospective contractor will be required to use the OEM or OEM-authorized vendor, as indicated above, 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.

8. Actions to Removed Barriers to Future Competition. For reasons set forth in

Paragraph 5, MSC has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the types of services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, MSC will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.