SOLE_SOURCE_MILLINOCKET_4119_MOD_1.pdf

Revision Dated 6/4/2013

Sole Source Control # N102-17-T-7041

Date: 25 Aug 2016

MEMORANDUM FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS (<$150K)

From: Lamont A. Seabron, Electronics Technician, MSC, N6442

To: Contracting Officer, Military Sealift Command Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (SOLE OR LIMITED SOURCE) Ref: (a) USNS MILLINOCKET (T-EPF 3) Procurement Request No(s): N2978662434119

(b) Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1 The supplies or services required under this requisition are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources, and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy the Government's need. There is a reasonable basis to conclude that the Government's minimum needs can only be satisfied by unique supplies or services available only from one or a limited number of suppliers with unique capabilities. The following justification applies.

An acquisition that uses a brand name (Furuno, Motorola, Vidmar) or other description to specify a particular brand name, product or feature of a product peculiar to one manufacturer does not provide for full and open competition regardless of the number of sources solicited.

Beyond that, if you choose to limit the number of sources of a particular brand name/OEM, the procurement is “sole/limited source,” which is more difficult to justify. However, if the specification is brand name or equal, then the procurement is competitive.

Describe the item and/or services required:

Request for OEM technical services through General Dynamics-Mission Systems (GD-MS) with JHSV Remote Surveillance System (JRSS), JHSV Interior Voice Communications System (JIVCS), and all associated subcomponents for USNS Millinocket (T-EPF 3)

Known Source(s) for the item or services: List the source(s) (offeror(s)/vendor(s)) who are known to be able to provide the above described item and/or services.

NORTHROP GRUMMAN

Check which of the following applies:

"ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE" (example: OEM technical representative) "LIMITED SOURCE" (example: multiple OEM authorized technical representatives)

"BRAND NAME LIMITED SOURCE" (example: multiple OEM authorized part distributors) "BRAND NAME SOLE SOURCE" (example: OEM replacement part)

1. This determination for single/limited source procurement for this requirement is based on one or more of the following.

Select all that apply:

A. RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS. The existence of proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes make the required item or service available from only one source.

• Explain what is subject to restrictive rights such as proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes:

General Dynamics Mission Systems is the OEM design, integration and certification authority, and subject matter expert of multiple integrated mission systems for the Joint High Speed Vessel (EPF) program. Specifically:

- JHSV Ship Computing Environment (JCSE)

- JHSV Remote Surveillance System (JRSS)

- JHSV Interior Voice Communication System (JIVCS)

- JHSV Entertainment & Training System (JETS)

- JHSV Wireless Internal Voice Communication System (JWICS)

• As shown on the drawings, who is identified as "owning" the drawing:

• Explain what is subject to restrictive rights such as proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes:

Under the Rights in Technical Data section, General Dynamics Mission Systems assert restricted rights for the Integrated Voice Communications PA/GA and Navigation Systems.

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Sole Source Control # N102-17-T-7041 B. EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS. Due to exclusive licensing agreements and arrangements, the required repair/spare parts and/or technical representative services are only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or ONLY ONE authorized distributor or technical representative.

• Identify the OEM (i.e., Motorola; Schat Harding)

• Attach evidence of the exclusive licensing agreement.

• Provide the SMS procedure number:

• Describe how it applies to the critical piece of equipment:

C. CRITICAL SHIP EQUIPMENT. The required item is critical ship equipment the failure of which poses a hazard to the ship, the crew and/or the environment.

D. STANDARDIZATION. In accordance with MSC's standardization initiative, only the specified make and model of equipment/ parts will satisfy the Government's needs for additional units or replacement items, and only one source is available. (i.e., ship currently has 10 Motorola radios onboard and five more need to be purchased to bring onboard allowances up to 15). Provide the following information:

• Identify Make and Model Number:

Make: Panasonic Model: WV-NW502

• Identify other ships that have this same Make and Model Number:

USNS SPEARHEAD, USNS CHOCTAW COUNTY, USNS FALL RIVER, USNS TRENTON, USNS BRUNSWICK, USNS

CARSON CITY

E. FORM, FIT, AND FUNCTION. The required items are direct replacement parts/components for existing equipment and must be compatible in terms of form, fit and function with existing equipment/configurations. Provide the following information:

• Identify Make and Model Number of existing onboard equipment:

Make: Panasonic Model: WV-NW502

• Describe how new equipment must be compatible with existing ship's configurations (i.e., piping, cabling, etc):

IP cameras are unique to the JHSV Remote Surveillance System (JRSS). These cameras are IEEE 802.3AF super dynamic, 1080p high resolution, Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices and are direct replacement components for the existing CCTV cameras.

F. UNIQUE FEATURES. Similar products lack features that are necessary to meet the Government's minimum needs (i.e., Furuno radar vs. Raytheon radar). Provide the following information:

• Identify the required features that are lacking from the competitor's product:

G. OTHER REASONS. Other reasons not identified above (i.e., statutory requirement such as harbor pilot services):

MSC does not have manufacturing and technical information required to evaluate and determine whether non-OEM service and replacement parts offered are equivalent to the OEM components and replacement parts. The JRSS system requires special proprietary software for functionality and administration of the ship's CCTV surveillance system, and require technical expertise unique to these electronic components. The authorized vendor has access to parts, software, and technical data / drawings required for properly maintaining the equipment and to provide technical support during the annual inspection.

2. Anticipated dollar value of the procurement: $75,000