J A_USNS_Comfort_ROHDD_Redacted.pdf

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND NORFOLK

SP64 471 EAST C STREET

NORFOLK, VA 23511-2419

J&A No. N32205-17-R-4400

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 brand name justification for work to be provided under Work Items (WI) 106, 205, 206, 302, 303, 501, 503, 504, 505, 506, 511, and 909 of the Statement of

Work (SOW) for the Regular Overhaul/Dry-Docking (ROH/DD) of the USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) under Request for Quote (RFQ) N32205-17-R-4400. This Justification is covering only the portion of the acquisition which is brand-name 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 to accomplish the requirements of WIs listed below.

Work Items and Required Service Representative(s):

205 Technical Marine Services (TMS) Technical Representative

206 Mi-Tech Inc.

302 Juan Diaz SATEC, Inc.

303/106 NAG Marine

501 ExcelTech International Corp. Technical Representative

503 Western Gear Corp Technical Representative

504 Transco Industries Technical Representative

505 MAN Diesel Technical Representative: Motor Services Hugo Stamp, INC or MAN Diesel

North America

506 Carrier/Transco Industries

511 Hiller/Securiplex

909 Waukesha Bearing Corp Technical Representative

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 205 Automation System Groom

Technical Marine Services (TMS) is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the AH Class Boiler

Automation and Propulsion control systems. These systems are critical to ship operation. During the course of the dry-docking overhaul these systems will be secured for approximately 60 days. At the end of the overhaul these systems will be returned to full operation for dock trials, USCG/ABS testing, and sea trials.

The boiler automation a n d propulsion control systems utilize very sophisticated components and software such that tuning of the systems is necessary to achieve the requisite system responses. TMS as the OEM has access to proprietary information and sole rights to data to accomplish the required tuning, and to validate that the systems’ responses are within OEM specification. Comfort Critical Equipment list SMS

#10.6-002-01-AH.

b. WI 206 Open Main and SSTG Turbines

MI-TECH is an authorized (OEM) for the AH Class High Pressure (HP), Low Pressure (LP), and Astern

Steam Turbines, as well as the GE steam Turbine Ship’s Service Turbo Generator. These systems are critical to ship operation. During the course of the dry-docking overhaul these systems will be secured for approximately 60 days. At the end of the overhaul these systems will be returned to full operation for dock trials, USCG/ABS testing, and sea trials. The turbines will be opened and thoroughly inspected by MSC, ABS, and US coast guard inspectors, as per the agreed COI instructions /regulatory agreements. MI-TECH as an authorized OEM has access to proprietary information to accomplish the open and inspection, supervise repairs, and to validate that the systems’ are working within OEM specification. Comfort Critical

Equipment list SMS #10.6-002-01-AH.

c. WI 302 Shore Power Monitoring

Juan Diaz SATEC Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the AH Class Shore Power

Monitoring Equipment. This equipment is critical to MSC Green Initiative power monitoring program.

Juan Diaz SATEC Inc. as the OEM has access to proprietary information to accomplish the required tuning, and to validate that the systems’ responses are within OEM specification. Failure of the monitoring system could result in ship/equipment damage and/or grave personnel injury or death. Comfort Critical Equipment list

SMS #10.6-002-01-AH.

d. WI 106 /303 TLI Installation, Fuel, Feed & Potable Water Tanks

NAG Marine is the OEM for the installation of USNS Comfort’s Tank Level Indicating systems, (TLI).

NAG as the OEM has access to proprietary information to accomplish the required tuning, and to validate that the systems’ responses are within OEM specification. These systems are critical to ship operation.

During the course of the dry-docking overhaul these systems /tanks will be secured and opened for approximately 60 days. At the end of the overhaul these systems /tanks will be returned to full operation for dock trials, USCG/ABS testing, and sea trials. The tanks, including proper level indicators will be opened and thoroughly inspected by MSC, ABS and US coast guard inspectors. Tank Level Indicators are required to be in proper operation to meet all SOLAS / MARPOOL regulations. Comfort Critical Equipment list SMS

e. WI 501 MSD Repair

ExcelTech International Corp. is the OEM for the USNS Comfort’s MSD. The MSD system is critical for sewage collection and disposal aboard the ship. The MSD is needed to follow federal and international laws concerning disposal of sewage from the ship. ExcelTech as the OEM has access to proprietary information to accomplish the required tuning, and to validate that the systems’ responses are within OEM specification.

Comfort Critical Equipment list SMS #10.6-002-01-AH.

f. WI 503 Anchor Windlass Repair

Western Gear Corp is the OEM for the USNS Comfort’s Anchor Windlass. The Anchor Windlass is used by the Comfort for to lower and raise the anchors for mooring in ports. Failure of the Anchor Windlass could result in ship/equipment damage and/or grave personnel injury or death. Western Gear Corp as the OEM has access to proprietary information to accomplish the required tuning, and to validate that the systems’ responses are within OEM specification. Comfort Critical Equipment list SMS #10.6-002-01-AH.

g. WI 504 Side Port Door Overhauls

Transco Industries is the OEM for the USNS Comfort’s Side Port Door. The side port door is used for loading personnel from tender boats while moored. Failure of the Side Port Door could result in ship/equipment damage and/or grave personnel injury or death. Transco Industries as the OEM has access to proprietary information to accomplish the required tuning, and to validate that the systems’ responses are within OEM specification. Comfort Critical Equipment list SMS #10.6-002-01-AH.

h. WI 505 ADG Top End Overhaul

MAN Diesel is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the AH Class Auxiliary Diesel Generator.

This generator is critical to the ship’s hospital operation. Man Diesel as the OEM has access to proprietary information to accomplish the required tuning, and to validate that the systems’ responses are within OEM specification. Failure of the ADG could result in ship/equipment damage and/or grave personnel injury or death. Comfort Critical Equipment list SMS #10.6-002-01-AH.

i. WI 506 Air Conditioning Repairs

Carrier-Transicold Industries is the OEM for the USNS Comfort’s Air Condition Units. Carrier-Transicold as the OEM has access to proprietary information to accomplish the required tuning, and to validate that the systems’ responses are within OEM specification. Comfort Critical Equipment list SMS #10.6-002-

01-AH.

j. WI 511 Water Mist System Repairs

Securiplex is the OEM for the Watermist Fire Suppression System. Hiller Systems Inc. is the only authorized

OEM Dealer/Representative on the East and Gulf Coasts that is also authorized to work in the marine market (ship repair) for Securiplex. The only time frame available for system repairs is during a Major Repair Availability

/ROH. Failure of the repairs will result in the vessel receiving a “NO SAIL” from US Coast Guard. USNS

Comfort has already been issued a USCG 835-1 dated 31 March 2014. Failure of making proper repairs will put the vessel in violation of USCG and MARPOL rules and regulations for “Pressurized Fixed Firefighting

Systems”. Comfort Critical Equipment list SMS #10.6-002-01-AH.

k. WI 909 Tailshaft Inspection and Shaft Seal Replacement

Waukesha seals are used on the propulsion shaft seal. These seals are needed to keep the sea water from coming into the ship. The only time we can replace these seals is during a dry docking. Failure of the seals will result in the expense of having to do another dry docking. Failure of the seals could also put oil in to the ocean and result in the ship getting an 835 from the Coast Guard. Comfort Critical Equipment list SMS

The OEM has access to all proprietary information and the sole rights to the data to accomplish the required tuning, and to validate the systems’ responses are within OEM specification. MSC does not have manufacturing and technical information required to evaluate the listed WIs and determine whether non-OEM components and replacement parts offered are equivalent to the OEM components and replacement parts. The WIs 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. Only 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.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable: The requirement has been synopsized at the Government Point of Entry (GPE), FedBizOpps website, and the Government intends to post an RFP along with this justification at the GPE 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 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 allow prime contractors to solicit these requirements competitively, other than synopsizing the requirements. If another potential source emerges, MSC will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.