N104-16-T-4405_J A_Redacted.pdf

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND NORFOLK

SP64 471 EAST C STREET

NORFOLK, VA 23511-2419

N104-16-T-4405 Jan 05 2016

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity: Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Norfolk, VA.

2. Nature of Action: This is a justification and approval (J&A) for the use of other than full and open competition, for the period commencing on the day of approval through 30 September 2016.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: Military Sealift Command (MSC) has a requirement to procure equipment and installation material for the 20,000 hour overhaul on Diesel Generator 1SG for the USNS SAFEGUARD. Defense Working Capital Funds is provided in the estimated amount of

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open: The statutory authority for this procurement is Section 4202 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 as implemented by FAR 13.501.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority: TIMBERLINE TRACTOR and MARINE, Cleveland Ohio is the only certified company that has an OEM Technical Representative for INTECH MARINE SERIVCES, (IMS) to conduct the programming and Pre/Post testing of the engine electrical signals to the Local Diesel Control Panels (LDCP) and the Machinery Control System (MCS) during the 20,000 HR OVHL of 1SG Diesel Generator. IMS is the OEM for the LDCP’s and the MCS and hold proprietary drawings for this equipment.

TIMBERLINE is required to calibrate and test the 1SG Diesel Generator inputs (Thermo-couples, RTD's, Transducers a n d Pressure Switches) at the beginning and completion of the Engine Overhauls. Each Thermo-couple, RTD, Transducer a n d Pressure Switch input/output from 1SG Diesel Generator must be tested and calibrated through the LDCP to the MCCS. TIMBERLINE is the only IMS certified company to conduct the testing and repairs.

1SG Diesel Generator is 1 of 3 Diesel Generators and is required for safe ships maneuvering. 1SG Diesel Generator is designated to operate the SAFEGUARDS Bow Thruster for tight maneuvering and maintaining the ships position while conducting ships missions. Generator 1SG also is required to provide electrical power to the ship. All Diesel Generators are controlled through the MCS Console. If the calibrations and testing are not conducted properly the engine and the Diesel Generators will not load share and possibly cause catastrophic failure.

6. Description of Efforts made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable: The Government issued a sources sought 13 Jan 2016. No capability statement was received from any interested vendor. A notice will be posted to FEDBIZOPPS with the sole source documentation.

7. Contracting Officer’s Determination of Fair and Reasonable Price: The Contracting Officer will determine that the price is fair and reasonable pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 13.106-3.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition: No specific action is planned to overcome barriers to competition in subsequent procurements, other than synopsizing the requirements. If another potential source emerges, MSC Norfolk will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/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.

Requirements Cognizance:

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LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

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CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

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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 competition, pursuant to the authority of Section 4202 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996.

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