JA_N10418R4007_USNS_LARAMIE_ROH_2019_rev_B.pdf

J&A No. N10418R4007

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity: Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC).

2. Description of the Action Being Approved: This is a justification for work to be provided under Work Items (WI) 201, 202, 203, 205, 206, 302, 305, 401, 402, 403, 404, 408, 409, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 507, 511, 604, 607, 608, 610, 611, 905, 908, and 910 of the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Regular Overhaul and Dry-docking Availability of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203) under RFP N3220518R4007. This Justification is covering only the portion of the acquisition 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 WI 201, 202, 203, 205, 206, 302, 305, 401, 402, 403, 404, 408, 409, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 507, 511, 604, 607, 608, 610, 611, 905, 908, and 910 for the 60-day Regular Overhaul and Drydock Availability. These Work Items require the provision of highly skilled, specialized, and unique services and associated OEM replacement parts. The estimated dollar value of the twenty-nine (29) WIs is ____________, which will be funded utilizing FY 19 Navy Working Capital Funds (NWCF).

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. Use of required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts also maintains all OEM warranties and ensures equipment reliability, crew safety and applicable American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) certifications.

a. WI 201, Main Engine Overhaul

The OEM for the main engine is Fairbanks Morse Engine (FME). FME is the OEM and the only supplier of repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the main engine is critical to the safe operation of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203). This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Main Propulsion Engines as critical equipment. Failure of the main engine would impact the operation of the Main Propulsion System, which will severely impede the ships ability to get underway and complete mission requirements. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the main engine is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

b. WI 202, Fuel Injector Overhaul

The OEM for the main engine fuel injectors is Colt-Pielstick. Colt-Pielstick has two (2) OEM authorized suppliers of approved repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Fuel Injectors is critical to the safe operation of the Main Engines onboard USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, 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 ships ability to get underway and complete mission requirements. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Fuel Injectors and Main Propulsion Engines are critical to the safe operations of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

c. WI 203, Oil Mist Detector Calibration and Service

The OEM for the Main Propulsion Oil Mist Detection System is QMI Multiplexer. QMI Multiplexer has one (1) OEM authorized supplier of approved repair parts and service for their equipment, ICI Instruments. Proper service and maintenance of the Oil Mist Detection System is critical to the safe operation of the Main Engines onboard USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, 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 Oil Mist Detection System on the Main Propulsion Engines could result in a catastrophic failure of the engines (Crankcase Explosion) and will severely impact the ships ability to get underway and complete mission requirements. Proper service and maintenance of the Main Propulsion Oil Mist Detection System is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

d. WI 205, Power Take Off (PTO) Clutch/Coupling Overhaul

WI 305, PTO Clutch Air Control Panel Replacement

The OEM for the Power Take Off (PTO) Clutch/Coupling Assembly and the PTO Clutch Air Control Panel is American Vulkan Corporation. American Vulkan Corporation provides OEM repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the PTO Clutch/Coupling Assembly and the PTO Clutch Air Control Panel are critical to the safe operation of the electrical power generation system onboard USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203). American Vulkan Corporation Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, 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 Electrical Generating System as critical equipment. The PTO Clutch/Coupling Assembly and the PTO Clutch Air Control Panel are an integral part of the Electrical Generating System arrangement and failure of this system will severely impede the ships ability to get underway and complete mission requirements. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Electrical Generating System is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

e. WI 206, Overhaul Main Engine Turbochargers

The OEM for the main engine turbochargers is ABB. ABB as the OEM is the only authorized supplier 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 LARAMIE (T-AO 203). 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 LARAMIE (T-AO 203)

f. WI 302, PTO Generator Groom

The OEM for the vessel’s PTO Generator and Synchronous Compensators is Siemens. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the PTO and Sync Compensator are critical to the safe operation of the Electrical Generation equipment onboard USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, 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 PTO’s as critical equipment. Failure of the PTO’s will severely impede the ships ability to generate electrical power and degrade mission capabilities. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the PTO’s are critical to the safe operations of the USNS

LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

g. WI 401, Radar and ECDIS PM

The OEM for the vessel’s Radar and ECDIS are FURUNO and TRANSAS, respectively. 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, 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 ships ability to safely navigate and identify other vessel operating in/around the vessel. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Radar and ECDIS are critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203)

h. WI 402, NAVIGAT X Gyro System Preventive Maintenance

The OEM for the vessel’s new NAVIGAT 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 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, 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 ships 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 LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

i. WI 403, Global Marine Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Recertification

The OEM for the vessel’s 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, 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 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 LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

j. WI 404, Simplified Voice Data Recorder (SVDR) Annual Recertification

The OEM for the vessel’s 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, 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 LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

k. WI 408, Doppler Speed Log Maintenance

The OEM for the vessel’s Doppler Speed Log is Furuno. Furuno has multiple authorized vendors who can provide parts and/or technical representative services. Vendors are required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approved training from Furuno for the DS-80 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, 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 Doppler Speed log is an intricate component, identifying the ship’s speed when navigating. Failure of the Doppler Speed log will severely impede the ships ability to safely navigate and degrade mission capabilities. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Doppler Speed Log is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

l. WI 409, Fathometer Dual Transducer Maintenance

The OEM for the vessel’s Fathometer (LAZ5100) is L-3 Marine and Power Systems (L-3M&PS). L-3 M&PS has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendors are required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approved training for the LAZ5100 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, 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 Fathometer is an intricate component, identifying the depth of the water below the ship’s keel. Failure of the Fathometer will severely impede the ships ability to safely navigate approach channels, and maneuvering in/around port, increasing the possibility of grounding and degrade mission capabilities.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Fathometer is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

m. WI 501, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Compressor/Refill Station Annual

Service

The OEM for the vessel’s SCBA Compressor and Refill Station is MAKO. MAKO has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendors are required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approved training for the MAKO Model No. 9400E3 Compressor and Model No. M3100 Refill Station 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, 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 Damage Control Equipment as critical equipment. The vessel’s SCBA Compressor and Refill Station is required to refill expended SCBA bottles used when fighting a shipboard fire or addressing a HAZMAT situation. Failure of the SCBA Compressor and Refill Station will severely reduce the Ship’s Force capability control/extinguish a fire and save the vessel from further damage.

n. WI 502, Auxiliary Boiler Maintenance

The OEM for the vessel’s Auxiliary Boilers is VAPOR Power International. VAPOR has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendos are required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approved training for the VAPOR Model FNC7-4748-VHK-NCI Boiler 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, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a

o. WI 503, Atlas Incinerator Troubleshoot and Repair

The OEM for the vessel’s Incinerator is ATLAS Incinerators A/S. ATLAS Incinerators A/S has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approved training for the ATLAS ASWI-402-AS 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, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

p. WI 504, Install New Alfa Laval Freshwater Generator (T-ALT 907)

The OEM for the vessel’s new Distilling Units is Alpha-Laval. Alpha-Laval has numerous authorized vendors to provide parts and service to their equipment. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, 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 Distilling Units as critical equipment. Failure of the Distillate system would severely impact the health and welfare of the ship’s crew. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Distillate System is critical to the health and welfare of the crew of the USNS

LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

q. WI 505, Overhaul No. 4 Ship Service Diesel Generator (SSDG)

Stand-alone port and starboard SSDG sets provide ship service power and/or provide electrical power to motorize the PTO for emergency propulsion. The OEM for this equipment is Rolls-Royce Commercial Marine. OEM parts are required for all critical equipment onboard T AO class ships.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the SSDG is critical to the safe operation of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203). 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, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-ALL lists the Diesel generators as critical equipment. Failure of the SSDGs would restrict the ship to port and preclude the ship from performing its required mission. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the SSDGs are critical to the safe operations of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

r. WI 507, Cargo Oil Content Monitor

The OEM for the vessel’s Cargo Oil Content Monitor is VAF Instruments B-V. VAF Instruments has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with a Certificate of Approved training for the MK6, OILCON Ballast Monitor 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, 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 Oil Content Monitor as critical equipment. Failure of the Oil Content Monitor will severely impede the ships ability to comply with current environmental regulations. Reduction of the ship’s ability to comply with current environmental regulations, as required by USCG and ABS, will expose the crew to the possibility of an oil discharge. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Oil Content Monitor is critical to the safe operations of the

USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

s. WI 511, Oily Water Separator (OWS) Service and Calibration

The OEM for the OWS onboard the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203) is GEA Westfalia, Inc. Westfalia the only known OEM authorized supplier of approved repair parts and service for their equipment.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Oily Water Separator is critical to the safe operation of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203) as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a

SMS number 10.6-002—01-AO lists the Oily Water Separator as critical equipment. Failure of the Oily Water Separator will severely impede the ships ability to comply with current environmental regulations. Reduction of the ship’s ability to comply with current environmental regulations will expose the crew to the possibility of an oil spill. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Oily Water Separator is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

t. WI 604, SCBA Equipment Annual Service

The OEM for the vessel’s SCBA’s is Interspiro. Interspiro factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data only available from the original manufacturer to Authorized Vendors.

This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists Damage Control Equipment as critical equipment. Failure of the SCBA equipment will severely impact the ship’s ability to properly respond to fires, confined space entry and crew rescue. Proper maintenance of the SCBA Equipment is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203)

u. WI 607, Lifeboat Recertification

The OEM for the vessel’s Lifeboats is Survival Systems International. PALFINGER 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 LARAMIE (T-AO 203) as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties, 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. Failure of Lifeboats is a major loss in safety and lifesaving equipment required for the vessel to get underway for vessel operations.

The loss of major safety and lifesaving equipment poses a hazard to the crew. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Lifeboats is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

v. WI 608, Recertify Lifeboat Winches and Davits

The OEM for the vessel’s Lifeboat Winches is PALFINGER. 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 LARAMIE (T-AO

203) as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties, 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 LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

w. WI 610, Recertify Rescue Boat Winch and Davit

The OEM for the vessel’s Starboard Rescue Boat Davit is PALFINGER. PALFINGER is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of Rescue Boat Davit is critical to the safe operation of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203). 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, 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 poses a hazard to the crew.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Winch Davit Assembly is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LARAMIE (T-A0 203).

x. WI 0611, Annual Port RHIB Davit and Winch Inspection

The OEM for the vessel’s Port Rescue Boat Davit is Allied Technical Services. Allied Technologies is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service for their equipment.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of Port Boat Davit is critical to the safe operation of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203). 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, 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 poses a hazard to the crew.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Port Boat Davit Assembly is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LARAMIE (T-A0 203).

y. WI 905, Propeller System Maintenance

The OEM for the vessel’s Controllable Reversible Pitch (CRP) Propeller is Bird Johnson. Bird Johnson, as the OEM is the only authorized vendor to provide parts to their equipment. Factory parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer. This maintains all OEM warranties, 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 Propulsion CRP System as critical equipment. Failure of the CRP System will severely impact the safe operation of the ship by controlling the forward or astern movement of the vessel. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the CRP System is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

z. WI 908, Stern Tube Seal Maintenance

The OEM for the vessel’s Stern Tube Seal System is Wartsila Lips, Inc. Wartsila Lips, as the OEM, is the only authorized vendor to provide parts and service to their equipment. Factory parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Propulsion Drive System as critical equipment. Failure of the Stern Tube Seal System will severely impact the safe operation of the ship, discharging oil to the sea, and intrusion of sea water into the engine room. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Stern Tube Seal System is critical to the safe operations of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

aa. WI 910, Shaft Line and Net Cutter Replacement

The OEM for the vessel’s Propeller Shaft Line and Net Cutter is SPURS Marine Manufacturing.

SPURS, as the OEM, is the only authorized vendor to provide parts to their equipment. Factory parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer. This maintains all OEM warranties, 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 Propulsion System as critical equipment. The SPURS Line and Net Cutter assemblies protect the Stern Tube Seal system and Controllable Reversible Pitch (CRP)

Propeller system from damage, should a mooring line, cable or net get caught up in the propellers.

Failure of the Stern Tube Seal or CRP System would severely impact the safe operation of the ship, controlling the ship’s forward or astern movement, as well as oil discharge to the sea and intrusion of sea water into the engine room. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Shaft Line and Net Cutter is critical to the Stern Tube Seal System and the CRP System of the USNS LARAMIE (T-AO 203).

MSC does not have manufacturing and technical information required to evaluate and determine whether non-OEM components and replacement parts offered are equivalent to the OEM components and replacement parts. The work items 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. 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 Government intends to post a synopsis and a Request for Proposal (RFP) at the Government Point of Entry, FedBizOpps website, with the intent of awarding a firm-fixed-price contract. Any prospective contractor will be required to use the OEM or OEM authorized vendor(s) as a subcontractor to perform the work in the aforementioned 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 LARAMIE (T-AO 203) is home ported on the East Coast and therefore considered an East Coast asset. All non-emergent vessel repairs are required to be conducted on the East or Gulf Coast. The purpose of market research was to collect historical information from the ship’s last three

(3) CONUS availabilities. Purchase Orders N3220518C4013, N3220517C4002 and N3220516C4002 were the contract numbers identified. In researching this information, it was discovered that the aforementioned acquisitions were solicited and awarded as 100% total small business set-asides under NAICS code 336611 with a standard business size of 1,250 employees.

9. A Listing of the Sources, if any that expressed, in writing, an interest in the Acquisition: No sources to date, have expressed an interest in any of the aforementioned WIs.

10. Actions to Remove 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.