18-R-4016_JnA-Redacted.pdf

J&A No. N104-18-R-4016

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, 204, 206, 401, 402, 403,404, 405, 501, 504, 601, 602, 603, 604, 606, 607, and 612 of the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Mid Term Availability (MTA) of the USNS Grumman (T-AO 195) under RFP N32205-17-R-4001. This Justification is covering only the portion of the acquisition for 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: MSC requires OEM authorized technical field service representatives and OEM parts to accomplish the requirements of 201, 202, 203, 204, 206, 401, 402, 403,404, 405, 501, 504, 601, 602, 603, 604, 606, 607, and 612 for the 42 day MTA. The estimated dollar value of the nineteen (19) WIs is $ which will be funded utilizing FY18 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: The use of required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts is necessary for mission essential purposes. The required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts maintain mission critical ship equipment and systems, the failure of which could have serious consequences for deployed military forces and the crew on the vessel during deployments. Further, the required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts are necessary to achieve the highest possible reliability, readiness and effectiveness required by MSC for the T-AO class of vessels. The required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts also maintain all OEM warranties and ensure equipment reliability, crew safety and applicable ABS/USCG certifications.

a. WI 201, Power Take Off (PTO) Clutch/Coupling Overhaul The OEM for the Port PTO Coupling is Geislinger Corporation. OEM parts and services are required for all critical equipment onboard T-AO class ships. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the PTO Clutch is critical to the safe operation of the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195). Failure to properly maintain the PTO generator/motor coupling could result in the loss of back-up propulsion and 25 to 50% loss of electrical generator capacity and negatively impact mission capabilities.

The OEM for the PTO Clutch is Eaton Corporation, Airflex Division. Eaton Corporation, Airflex Division provides original OEM repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the PTO Clutch system is critical to the safe operation of the Propulsion Shafting System onboard USNS GR1UMMAN (T-AO 195). Eaton Corporation, Airflex

Division Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties and ensures equipment reliability and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company. Failure to properly maintain the PTO generator/motor clutch could result in the loss of back-up propulsion and 25 to 50% loss of electrical generator capacity and negatively impact mission capabilities.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Main Propulsion Engines as critical equipment. The PTO Clutch Assembly system is an integral part of both the Ship’s Generator System and Propulsion Motor Shafting arrangement. Any failure of this system will severely impede the ship’s ability to generate electricity or provide auxiliary propulsion or complete mission requirements. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of this system is critical to the safe operations of the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

SMS Number 10.6-002-ALL lists the propulsion drive system as critical equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the subject clutch and coupling is critical to the safe operations of the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

b. WI 202, Main Engine Maintenance

The OEM for the main engines is Colt-Pielstick. Colt- Pielstick has one (1) OEM authorized supplier of approved repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Main Engines is critical to the safe operation of the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties and 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 Main Propulsion Engines as critical equipment. Failure of the Main Propulsion Engines will severely impede the ship’s ability to get underway and complete mission requirements. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Main Propulsion Engines is critical to the safe operations of the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

c. WI 203, Main Engine Turbo Charger Overhaul

The OEM for the main engines is ABB. ABB has two (1) OEM authorized suppliers of approved repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Turbo Chargers is critical to the safe operation of the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties and 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 Main Propulsion Engines as critical equipment. Failure of the Main Propulsion Engines will severely impede the ship’s ability to get underway and complete mission requirements. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Main Propulsion Engines is critical to the safe operations of the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

d. WI 204, PME Clutch/Coupling Overhaul

The OEM for the PME Coupling is Geislinger C2orporation. OEM parts and services are required for all critical equipment onboard T-AO class ships. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the PTO Clutch is critical to the safe operation of the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195). Failure to properly maintain the main engine coupling/clutch could result in the loss of back-up propulsion.

The OEM for the PME Clutch is Eaton Corporation, Airflex Division. Eaton Corporation, Airflex Division provides original OEM repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the PME Clutch system is critical to the safe operation of the Propulsion Shafting System onboard USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195). Eaton Corporation, Airflex Division Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties and ensures equipment reliability and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company. Failure to properly maintain the power take off generator/motor clutch could result in the loss of back-up propulsion and 25 to 50% loss of electrical generator capacity and negatively impact mission capabilities.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Main Propulsion Engines as critical equipment. The PTO Clutch Assembly system is an integral part of both the Ship’s Generator System and Propulsion Motor Shafting arrangement. Any failure of this system will severely impede the ship’s ability to generate electricity or provide auxiliary propulsion or complete mission requirements. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of this system is critical to the safe operations of the USNS

GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

SMS Number 10.6-002-ALL lists the propulsion drive system as critical equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the subject clutch and coupling is critical to the safe operations of the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

e. WI 206 Reduction Gear Inspection

The OEM for the reduction gear is CST-Cincinnati. CST-Cincinnati has one (1) OEM authorized supplier of approved repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper inspection of the reduction gears is critical to the safe operation of the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties and 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 Main Propulsion Engines as critical equipment. Failure of the Main Propulsion System will severely impede the ship’s ability to get underway and complete mission requirements. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Main Propulsion Engines is critical to the safe operations of the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

f. WI 401, GMDSS Recertification

The 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 and ensures equipment reliability and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product 3manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Navigational Equipment as critical equipment, and the 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 GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

g. WI 402, NAVIGAT X Gyro System Preventive Maintenance

The OEM for the vessel’s new NAVIGAT X 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 and 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 Gyro Compass as critical equipment. Failure of the Gyro Compass or Steering Stand will severely impede the ship’s 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 GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

h. WI 403, Magnetic Compass Annual Inspection and Alignment

The OEM for the equipment is Baker Lyman & Company. Annual inspection and recertification is required to obtain annual renewal of ship’s Certificate of Inspection (COI) by the USCG. This is the only non-electronic means available for determining ship’s heading and must be certified accurate and available for the vessel during navigation for safe passage. Should all electronics means for determining ship’s heading fail, the subject compass provides an alternate means to navigate the vessel. Re-calibration is an annual regulatory requirement and necessary to renew the Grumman’s COI. Failure to comply and recalibrate would render the vessel incapable of sailing and thereby unable to meet mission requirements. Failure to recertify the ship’s Compass would impact the renewal of the vessel’s COI.

i. WI 404, ECDIS & Radar

The 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 a 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 and 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 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 ship’s 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 GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

j. WI 405, SVDR Annual Recertification

The 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 a 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 and 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 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 GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

k. WI 501 Constant Tension Winch Overhaul

OEM parts and services are required to complete the overhaul. Lakeshore, the OEM, or an OEM authorized supplier of approved repair parts and service for their equipment is required. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the constant tension winches is critical to the safe operation of the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties and ensures equipment reliability and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

l. WI 504, #3 SSDG 60K Overhaul

The OEM is Rolls Royce. Stand-alone port and starboard Ship Service Diesel Generator (SSDG) sets provide ship service power and/or provide electrical power to motorize the PTO Generator/Motor for emergency propulsion. OEM parts and service are required for overhaul as OEM tech reps engaged to support overhauls will not install non-OEM parts. 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 and ensures equipment reliability and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number “10.4-001-ALL Revision 2.2 ensures that the vessel equipment is maintained in accordance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) recommendations, MSC policy and regulatory body requirements.” SMS number 10.6-002-ALL lists the Diesel generators as critical equipment. Failure of the SSDGs would restrict the ship to port and prevent it from performing its required mission. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the SSDGs is critical to the safe operations of the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

m. WI 601 Annual, Lifeboat Davit Inspections (ABS)

The OEM for the vessel’s Lifeboat Winches is Palfinger (formerly Harding Safety). Palfinger is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service for their equipment.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of Lifeboat Winches is critical to the safe operation of the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195) as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties and 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 as critical equipment. Proper operation of the Lifeboat Winches is a safety requirement for the vessel to get underway for vessel operations. The inability to use 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

GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

n. WI 602 Annual, Lifeboat Inspections (ABS)

The OEM for the vessel’s Lifeboat’s is Fassmer. Fassmer is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of Lifeboats is critical to the safe operation of the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195) as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties and 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 as critical equipment. Proper operation of the Lifeboat Winches is a safety requirement for the vessel to get underway for vessel operations. The inability to use major safety and lifesaving equipment would pose an unacceptable hazard to the crew. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Lifeboats is critical to the safe operations of the

USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

o. WI 603 Annual, Port RHIB Davit and Winch Inspections (ABS)

The OEM for the vessel’s Port Rescue Boat Davit is Allied Technical Services. Allied is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Port Rescue Boat Davits is critical to the safe operation of the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195). 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 and 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. Proper operation of safety and lifesaving equipment is required for the vessel to get underway for vessel operations. The inability to use major safety and lifesaving equipment would pose an unacceptable hazard to the crew. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the RHIB and Davit Assemblies is critical to the safe operations of the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

p. WI 604 Annual, Starboard RHIB Davit Inspection (ABS)

The OEM for the vessel’s Starboard Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (Rescue Boat) Davit is Palfinger (formerly Harding Safety Corp). Palfinger is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of Starboard Rescue Boat Davits is critical to the safe operation of the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195). 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 and ensures equipment reliability and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

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SMS number 10.6-002-ALL lists the RHIB and Davit Assemblies as critical equipment. Proper operation of safety and lifesaving equipment is required for the vessel to get underway for vessel operations. The inability to use major safety and lifesaving equipment would pose an unacceptable hazard to the crew.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the RHIB and Davit Assemblies is critical to the safe operations of the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

q. WI 606 Annual, SCBA Equipment, Inspections (ABS)

The OEM for the vessel’s Self Contained Breathing Equipment (SCBA) is Interspiro. There are several companies who are OEM representatives and authorized vendor/suppliers for approved repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the SCBA Equipment is critical to the safe operation and firefighting capabilities of the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195). 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 and ensures equipment reliability and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

r. WI 607 Annual, SCBA Compressor Inspection & Service (ABS)

The OEM for the vessel’s SCBA is MAKO. There are several companies who are OEM representatives and authorized vendor/suppliers for approved repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the SCBA Compressor is critical to the safe operation and firefighting capabilities of the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195). 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 and ensures equipment reliability and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-ALL lists the SCBA Compressor as critical equipment. Proper operation of such safety and lifesaving equipment is required for the vessel to get underway for vessel operations. The inability to use major safety and lifesaving equipment would pose an unacceptable hazard to the crew. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the SCBA Compressor is critical to the safe operations of the USNS GRUMMAN (T-AO 195).

s. WI 612 Annual, Elevator Recertification (ABS)

The OEM for the vessel’s Elevator is Par Marine. Par Maine is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved, repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance for the Ship’s Elevator is critical to the safe operation of the USNS GRUMMAN (T- AO 195). 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 and ensures equipment reliability and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

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

Government intends to post a synopsis and Request for Proposal (RFP) 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 with acceptable past performance. 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. Market Research: The USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (TAO-195) is home ported in Norfolk, VA and therefore known as an east coast asset. All non-emergent vessel repairs are required to be conducted on the east coast. The basis for the market research was to collect historical information from the ship’s last three

(3) vessel repair availabilities. Purchase Order’s N32205-17-C-4001, N32205-16-C-4001 and N32205-15- C-1001 were the contract numbers identified. In researching this information similarities were discovered in that each of the (3) contracts were procured as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS: 336611, with a standard business size standard of 1000 employees and that all the identified contracts were awarded as a firm fixed price, type of contract.

9. A Listing of the Sources, if any that Expressed, in writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: A Sources Sought Notification was posted FBO.gov on 07 August 2017. This was conducted in order to identify potential sources that were capable of performing the work identified in the work package. DETYEN Shipyards Inc. of North Charleston, SC, BOSTON Ship Repair of Boston, MA, BAE Systems Repair Inc., of Norfolk, VA, and Offshore Inland, Marine, Oilfield. Pensacola, Fl, all sent responses indicating they were interested and had the resources available to perform the work.

10. 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.

9/12/2017 Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

Legal Sufficiency Review:

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

Contracting Officer Certification:

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

9-13-2017

COMPETITION ADVOCATE APPROVAL

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

9-20-2017

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