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Date: 10-09-2019

MEMORANDUM

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

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

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

BBG Innovative Solutions Engineering.

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

01 MAR - 25 JUL 2020

c) its intended use.

Request for OEM technical services through BBG Innovative Solutions Engineering with the installation of the BBG- 422ISO-MSC1 Serial Interface and its associated components for the USNS Carson City.

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

BBG Innovative Solutions Engineering

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 responsible source (select all that apply):

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1. x 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.

BBG Innovative Solutions Engineering is the OEM of the BBG-422ISO-MSC1 Serial Isolator Interface and the BBG-SDU-NGSM4 Synchro Distribution System currently installed on the EPF Class. The BBG- 422ISO-MSC1 serial isolator interface was designed by BBG Innovative Solutions Engineering specifically for the EPF class which uses the BBG-SDU-NGSM4 Synchro Distribution System. BBG Innovative Solutions and Engineering provides vast experience and knowledge in the hardware and software engineering design and manufacturing of interface devices for USN maritime applications.

b.

BBG Innovative Solutions Engineering

2. X 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.

BBG Innovative Solutions Engineering does not have any authorized dealers or distributors for these products. BBG Innovative Solutions Engineering is the OEM of the BBG-422ISO-MSC1 and the BBG-SDU-NGSM4 Synchro Distribution System currently installed on the EPF. The BBG-422ISO-MSC1 was designed by BBG Innovative Solutions Engineering specifically for the EPF-Class

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: SMS 10.6.002-01-EPF

b. STANDARDIZATION: Per MSCs standardization initiative, only the specified replacement items.

i. Identify Make / Model Number(s):

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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.

i. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment:

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

d. _____ OTHER:

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 s or products lacking the particular feature do not meet, or cannot be

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 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.

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3. Estimated production lead time: 15 DAYS

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.)

SMS EPF Critical Equipment List specifies that if the gyro compass were to suddenly fail, it may pose a risk to the ship, its crew, or the environment.

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.