T-AO_Class_JA_Vulkan_signed_esp_6-2-17_Redacted.pdf

N104-TAO VULKAN

CLASS JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL (J&A)

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity: Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command

(MSC).

2. Description of the Action Being Approved: Award of contracts on a brand name basis for technical representative services and materials from Vulkan Group or any of its authorized distributors in support of the T-AO class of MSC vessels. The authority to act under this class justification expires on June 1, 2017.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: MSC has a requirement to procure Vulkan Group brand parts and technical representative services on board the T-AO class of vessels specifically the Power Take Off (PTO) Clutch and Coupling Parts. MSC normally acquires these as long lead time repair components and provides them as Government Furnished Material (GFM) for installation during regularly scheduled ship repair availabilities. Accordingly, the actions executed under this class J&A have an estimated value of approximately using FY 2016 and FY 2017 United States Navy Working Capital Funds (NWCF).

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition: The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for FAR subpart

13.5 requirements is 41 U.S.C. 1901.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Authority: The US Navy’s Combat Logistics Force (CLF) T-AO Class Replenishment Oilers provide direct and Allied support to US Forces at sea and support combat conflicts, War on Terrorism and disaster relief around the globe. Their primary mission is to shuttle fuel oil to support ship and aviation operations and to provide sustainment such as fresh fruit and vegetables, vital repair spares and personnel to Carrier Strike Groups and allied forces. The critical logistics support provided by the T-AO replenishment oilers enables these afloat operational groups to remain on station without disrupting wartime and/or other military defense operations. Fifteen (15) T-AO class replenishment oilers are dispersed across the five (5) Operational Commander’s Area of Responsibility (AOR). With limited resupply ports around the world along with limited port access for US Navy vessels, T-AO class replenishment oilers are vital to Department of Defense military operations.

There are currently seven (7) active Kaiser Class T-AOs (USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198), USNS TIPPECANOE (T-AO 199), USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200), USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201), USNS Yukon (T-AO 202), USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) and USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204)) each with two (2) Vulkan Model # MESLU 57- RATO 2961 per hull for a total of fourteen (14) class wide.

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the PTO Clutch and Couplings is Vulkan Group of Herne, Germany for the Kaiser Class ships. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the PTO is critical to the safe operation of the Kaiser Class Vessels. The OEM parts and Technical data/drawings from the Original Manufacturer are required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures power producing reliability and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of the product manufactured by another company. The engineering, construction drawings and technical characteristics for the manufactured parts are proprietary to Vulkan Group and the US Government did not acquire rights in this data.

MSC Safety Management System Number 10.6-002-ALL list both PTO Clutch and Couplings as critical equipment. Failure of either of the hull’s two (2) PTO Clutches and Couplings will reduce the vessel’s power producing capability by 25% which puts a vessel in a C-3 status. Failure of both of the PTO Clutches and Couplings will reduce the vessels power producing capability by 50% which puts a vessel in a C-4 status, thus becoming unable to perform its primary mission of providing underway replenishment services to the fleet. The reduction in power producing capability poses a hazard to the crew, due to limiting the operation of critical and auxiliary equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the PTO Clutch and Couplings are critical to the safe operations of Kaiser Class vessels.

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. Kaiser Class PTO Clutches and Couplings require specials tools, specialized repair parts and technical expertise unique to the PTO Clutch and Coupling; only approved OEM part are authorized to be installed for this highly sophisticated equipment. The OEM Representative and its authorized distributors have access to provide parts and technical data / drawings for the original manufacture, 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 Potential Sources as Practical: In accordance with FAR 5.201(b)(1)(i), the Government intends to issue a synopsis and solicitation on FedBizOpps (FBO) for each separate procurement, with the intent of awarding a firm fixed price contract.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost: The Contracting Officer will determine that the price for the supplies/services is fair and reasonable pursuant to FAR Part 13.106-3.

8. Actions to Removed Barriers to Future Competition: A sources sought (SS) notice was posted on the FBO website on 4 May 2016. The SS respondents were required to demonstrate the ability to provide the requested items or alternative solutions that are compatible with the existing PTOs installed aboard T-AO class vessels. One (1) response from The Rowland Company, who is an authorized OEM representative of these parts, was received prior to the closing date and time of the notice. After reviewing the capabilities statement, the T-AO Port Engineers and the Contract Specialist made a determination that The Rowland Company possesses the capability to meet the Government’s requirements.

9. A Listing of the Sources, if any, that Expressed, in writing, an Interest in the

Acquisition: To date, no additional sources other than The Rowland Company, who were mentioned in paragraph 8 above, have been expressed interest. However, each requirement will be synopsized and solicited via the Government Point of Entry, the FBO website.

10. Actions to Removed Barriers to Future Competition: For the reasons set forth in

Paragraph 5, the Vulkan parts and technical representative services are required.

Should MSC determine that the Vulkan parts and services are no longer required, this J&A will become null and void.

CERTIFICATION AND APPROVALS

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

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.

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS COGNIZANCE:

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LEGAL SUFFICIENTLY REVIEW:

I have determined this Justification is 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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COMPETITION ADVOCATE APPROVAL:

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

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