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Date: 29 November 2019

MEMORANDUM

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

_Turnbill Enterprises which is owned by Trident Maritime System, LLC__________________

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

___July 06, 2020______________________________________________________________

c) its intended use.

__Accommodation Furnishings / Shelving for Lifejackets and Immersion Suits_______________

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

__ Turnbill Enterprises__________ __________________________________________________

___ Trident Maritime System, LLC __________________________________________________

___ GFS Supply & Services Company Inc _____________________________________________

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.

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

2. __N/A___ 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. _N/A___ OTHER REASON:

a. __N/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. _N/A____ 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): ___________________

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

c. __X___ 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:

___ Turnbill Enterprises / Trident Maritime System, LLC

MC-SL-A-034, RH Right Handed Crew Clothing Locker (Stacked) MC-SL-A-034, LH Left Handed Crew Clothing Locker (Stacked) MC-SL-A-005 Type 6 Clothing Locker (Stacked) MC-3B-LUP/CB LH 3-tier Berth w/ Light, EEBD, Fan, Curtains MC-3B-LUP/CB RH 3-tier Berth w/ Light, EEBD, Fan, Curtains MC-604-DB 2-high Officer Bunk w/ EEBD Box Stowage

MC-600-EEBD EEBD

MC-NMU-14 Module Unit 14 MC-NMU-15 Module Unit 15 MC-NMU-12 Modular Unit 12 CC-880-A Desk Chair SSS-104-ABL Shelving, 48” x 30” x 72”

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

___New Units must have the same appearance as current existing units ___________

d. __N/A___ OTHER:

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: _______________

d. Estimated production lead time: ___________________

f. CASREP Number: __N/A_______________________________________