N2900181914001SSJ_NEW_Redacted.pdf

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Date: 7/18/2018

MEMORANDUM

Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN ACQUISITION UNDER

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): N2900181914001

I. BACKGROUND:

1. In considering the references, FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contacting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that, under the circumstances of the contract action, only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing, brand-name, or industrial mobilization).

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition because only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

1. Provide a description of the item or service required, to include

a) the name of the required source or brand name

Stern Tube Bearing

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

02-22-2019/03-22-2019

c) its intended use.

Stern Tube Assy

2. List the source(s) or known vendor(s) who are able to provide the above described item or service.

Wartsila Defense

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IS BASED

ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. Only one responsible source (select all that apply):

1. RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS: the source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service.

a. Explain what is subject to the restrictive rights.

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b. If drawings are included, who is identified as “owning” the drawings.

2. EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is ONLY ONE authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

a. Identify the OEM and explain the circumstances surrounding why the item or service is only available from the OEM.

b. Identify the distributor / authorized technical representative for the item or service.

Provide evidence of the exclusive licensing agreement as an attachment to this document.

(NOTE: If there is more than one distributor / authorized technical representative, then use Part

B – Brand Name.)

3. OTHER REASON:

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

i. SMS Procedure Number:

b. X STANDARDIZATION / BRAND NAME: Per MSCs standardization initiative, only the specified make/model of the equipment/parts will satisfy the Government’s needs for additional units or replacement items.

i. Identify Make / Model Number(s): : WARTSILA DEFENSE /

WLP0001598-000 & WLP001952-000

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

_ USNS LEWIS AND CLARK, USNS SACAGAWEA, USNS ALAN

SHEPARD, USNS RICHARD BYRD, USNS ROBERT PEARY, USNS AMELIA EARHART,

USNS CARL BRASHEAR, USNS WALLY SCHIRRA, USNS MATHEW PERRY, USNS

CHARLES DREW, USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN, USNS MEDGAR EVERS, USNS CESAR

CHAVEZ

c. X FORM, FIT, AND FUNCTION: Item is direct replacement parts / components for

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i. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment:

WARTSILA DEFENSE / WLP001952-000

ii. Describe how the equipment must be compatible with the existing configuration.

The new stern tube bearing must maintain size, shape and critical circumferential tolerance’s after machining and submersion in salt water.

d. X OTHER:

Wartsila Defense is the OEM for T-AKE class Stern Tube Assembly System. These parts are unique to T-AKE Class Stern Tube Systems. Wartsila Defense holds business sensitive drawings and licensed agreements for T-AKE Systems. It is in the best interest of the Government to utilize

OEM, Wartsila Defense, for these parts. T-AKE Class are undergoing critical stern tube bearing change-outs that require ship’s dry-docking and specialized connecting ring manufactured to fit and form. Only OEM, Wartsila Defense maintains the required expertise to provide. T-AKE

Class require stern tube assembly tail shaft liners and bearings need to be on-site at scheduled shipyard so work can commence on time and in a safe manner. Only OEM, Wartsila Defense, can provide this unique stern tube bearing manufactured to fit and form as they relate to T-AKE stern tubes. It is in the best interest of the Government to procure these parts from OEM, Wartsila

Defense.

4. UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY: The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine processing time would injure the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:

a. Date on which the requirement was identified:

b. Required delivery date / Period of Performance:

c. If the difference between a. and b. is more than one week, explain the delay in submitting t he requirement.

d. Estimated production lead time:

e. Explanation of why delivery / commencement of services by the date required is needed:

(explain the impact to the mission, any special circumstances or conditions, etc.)

CASREP Number:

IV. ANTICIPATED DOLLAR VALUE OF PROCURMENT: $

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V. CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS:

Technical / Requirement Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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