Limited_Source_Memo.pdf

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Date: _16 JAN 2019_

MEMORANDUM

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) USNS ALAN SHEPARD T-AKE 3, PR Number(s): _REQ# N2319390114001__

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

MHE SERVICES (MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS and SUPPORT) FOR CERTIFICATIONS AND

WEIGHT TESTING ONBOARD THE USNS ALAN SHEPARD WHILE LOCATED IN (C5F AOR)._

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

POP: 3 MAR 2019 to 24 MAR 2019. _

c) its intended use.

SAFETY RE-CERTIFICATION OF USNS ALAN SHEPARD MATERIAL HANDLING

EQUIPMENT (MHE) ASSETS._

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

Scott Stearne

Technical Support Specialists and Consultation (TSS&C)

36721 North 25th Street

Cave Creek, AZ. 85331

Ph. 619-733-6700

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

BASED ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. __X__ ONLY ONE (“SOLE”) RESPONSIBLE SOURCE (select all that apply):

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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.

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

Hyster is the manufacturer which has access to business sensitive technical manuals, drawings, and software proprietary rights.

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. __X__ OTHER REASON:

a. __X__ 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: __ 7.6-001.ALL__

ii. MHE is required for MSC vessels to perform Combat Logistics missions.

Improperly serviced and maintained MHE can pose a significant safety hazard to both personnel (through injury) and mission essential equipment (through direct damage). Non-operational MHE significantly degrades the mission readiness of deployed MSC vessels.

b. _____ STANDARDIZATION: 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): ___________________

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

c. _____ FORM, FIT, AND FUNCTION: Item is direct replacement parts / components for existing equipment and must be compatible in terms of form, fit, and function with existing equipment / configurations.

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i. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment:

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

d. __X__ OTHER:

-This is a "fly-in" Material Handling Equipment (MHE) support service to be performed onboard a T-AKE class vessel in the C5F AOR. The services identified in the Statement of Work (SOW) require in-depth knowledge of "shipboard-approved" HYSTER MHE and other equipment specially designed and approved for use on Navy and Military

Sealift Command (MSC) afloat units IAW specific Navy procurement descriptions.

- The HYSTER forklifts on these ships have been built to meet these specifications, have undergone in-depth first article testing (including shock testing), and have also been specifically approved for use onboard Navy and MSC ships by the Navy Surface Warfare

Center. As such, the SOW requires a trained and qualified technician thoroughly familiar with the repair and maintenance of HYSTER MHE and the experience to read HYSTER diagnostic codes.

- TSS&C is the only known responsible contractor that can meet the required level of experience identified in the Statement of Work. TSS&C has repeatedly provided successful fly-in services and support packages on a number of MSC vessels - in port

AND underway in both 5th Fleet and 7th Fleet operating areas - while under contract from MSC. TSS&C has also provided Subject Matter Expert (SME) services to MSC during on-site inspections of HYSTER dealers and has provided repair training to

HYSTER contractors in conjunction with the MSC-MHE Program Support Office.

B. _____ Brand Name: Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer. Discuss why you are precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

Describe how the particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government’s requirements and why a “brand name or equal” purchase description cannot be used (see FAR 11.104). Describe how market research indicates other companies’ similar products or products lacking the particular feature do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency’s needs.

C. _____ 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

4 Ver 2.0 (01 July 2018) 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:

1.. Date on which the requirement was identified: ______________________________

2.. Required delivery date / Period of Performance: _____________________________

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

3. Estimated production lead time: ______________________________

4. 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.)

5. CASREP Number: _________________________________________

IV. ANTICIPATED DOLLAR VALUE OF PROCURMENT:

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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