USNS_CATAWBA_FY18_-_Sole_Source_Redacted.pdf

Sole Source Control #

Revision dated 6/4/2013

Date: 3/19/2018

MEMORANDUM FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS (<$150K)

From: Daniel Crouch, Port Engineer To: Contracting Officer, Military Sealift Command

Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (SOLE OR LIMITED SOURCE)

Ref: (a) USNS SHIP NAME Procurement Request No(s) USNS CATAWBA

(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:

Provide OEM services to rebuild the vessels propulsion system hubs.

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.

PROPULSION SYSTEMS INC

609 NW 45TH STREET

SEATTLE WASHINGTON 98107

PHONE: 206-789-0944

Check which of the following applies:

_____X "ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE" (example: OEM technical representative)

_____ "LIMITED SOURCE" (example: multiple OEM authorized technical representatives)

_____ "BRAND NAME SOLE SOURCE" (example: OEM replacement part)

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

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.__X___ 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: Propulsion Systems Inch (PSI) is the only OEM service and parts provider for the T-ATF Class propulsion systems. PSI owns proprietary data pertaining to the Automation System including drawings and technical documentation. Only PSI can supply OEM services and parts for the vessel’s propulsions system.

As shown on the drawings, who is identified as "owning" the drawing: Propulsion Systems Inc.

Explain why the restrictive rights make the required item or service available from only one source, i.e., why another company still couldn’t satisfy the Government’s need: There are no other organizations that own or have access to Propulsion Systems Inc (PSI) proprietary data.

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.

C.__X___ 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.

Provide the SMS procedure number SMS PROCEDURE NUMBER 10.6-002-01-ATF o Describe how it applies to the critical piece of equipment – The propulsion system controls the vessel’s speed underway utilizing mechanical and hydraulic components. Failure of the system operation can result in the lose of the ability to stop or change the speed of the vessel resulting in the ship crashing, causing harm to People, Environment, and Property.

D.__X___ 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 Propulsion Systems Inc. and Model Number_E85/4________ Identify other ships that have this same Make and Model Number: __USNS Apache, USNS

SIOUX__________________

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.

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

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):.

2. Anticipated dollar value of the procurement: $ __

I hereby certify that the above information is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation 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.

Ship: requester signature required or Shore: PPE signature required

Signature Name (Printed) Phone Email Date

Ship: Suppo signature required or Shore: SPE/ASPE signature required

Signature Name (Printed) Phone Email Date

Contract Specialist:

Signature Name (Printed) Date

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

Legal Sufficiency Review: I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.