JA_N32205-18-R-4101BISMARCK_PSA_(Posted).pdf

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND NORFOLK

SP64 471 EAST C STREET

NORFOLK, VA 23511-2419

J&A No. N104-18-R-4101

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 by Government-mandated subcontractors under the Work Items listed below of the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Post Shakedown Availability/Dry-Dock (PSA/DD) of the USNS CITY OF BISMARCK (T-EPF-9) under RFP N32205-18-R-4101. 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.

Work Items (WI) and Required Service Representative(s)

• 501/514 – Qualified Technical Representative of Lakeshore

• 502 – Qualified Technical Representative of Austal USA

• 503 – Qualified Technical Representative of Carrier

• 504 – Qualified Technical Representative of EVAC

• 505 – Qualified Technical Representative of Headhunter

• 513 – Qualified Appleton Marine Services Technician

• 601 – Qualified Technical Representative of LSA

• 905 – Qualified Technical Representative of Wartsila

3. Description of Supplies/Services: MSC Norfolk requires Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized technical field service representatives and OEM parts to accomplish the requirements of WIs 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 513, 514, 601, and 905. For the 75 day PSA/DD availability, the funded will utilize FY18/FY19 Operations & Maintenance funds.

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 501 PERFORM ANNUAL STERN RAMP MAINTENANCE

The use of required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts for highly specialized equipment 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-EPF class of vessels. The required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts also maintain all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, crew safety and applicable ABS certifications.

b. WI 502 RIDE CONTROL SYSTEM INPSECTION 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-EPF class of vessels. The required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts also

c. WI 503 HVAC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE highly specialized equipment 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-EPF class of vessels. The required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts also

d. WI 504 PERFORM ANNUAL MAINTENANCE OF MSD VACCUM PUMP highly specialized equipment 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-EPF class of vessels. The required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts also

e. WI 505 PERFORM ANNUAL MAINTENANCE OF SEWAGE PLANT highly specialized equipment 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-EPF class of vessels. The required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts also

f. WI 513 SUPPORT STORES CRANE MODIFICATION AND ANNUAL MAINTENANCE (T-

ALT T-EPF-074)

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-EPF class of vessels. The required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts also

g. WI 601 MARINE EVACUATION SYSTEM ANNUAL CERTIFICATION

The use of required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts for highly specialized equipment 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-EPF class of vessels. The required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts also

h. WI 905 REMOVE AND INSPECT WATERJECT ASSEMBLIES

The use of required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts for highly specialized equipment 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-EPF class of vessels. The required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts also

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 for the/ROH/DD availability to the lowest price offeror. Any prospective contractor will be required to use the OEM authorized vendor(s) as a subcontractor to perform the work in the related WIs.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost: The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this J&A is fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR Part 15.404-1.

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 Norfolk will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.