MOR20003GFMWI903904ASternTubeSealPropShaftSternTubeInspSSJ.docx

Date: ______07/10/2019______

MEMORANDUM

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): _______________N2900291964001______________________________

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

______________Wartsila Lips__________________________________________________________

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

______________10-1-2019_____________________________________________________

c) its intended use.

Forward Stern Tube Seal overhaul and Propulsion Shaft and Stern Tube Inspection.

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. _____ 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. _____ 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: COMSCINST 4490.1B

b. __X___ 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): Wartisila LIPS H74985-01 and Wartsila LIPS Propulsion Shaft with Bearings W084836780, Wartsila LIPS Stern Tube Assembly WO84837233

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

USNS LEWIS AND CLARK, USNS SACAGAWEA, USNS ALAN SHEPARD, USNS RICHARD BYRD, USNS ROBERT PEARY, USNS AMELIA EARHART, USNS CARL BRASHEAR, USNS WALLY SCHIRRA, USNS MATTHEW PERRY, USNS CHARLES DREW, USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS, USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN, USNS MEDGAR EVERS, USNS CESAR CHAVEZ

i. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment:

Wartisila LIPS H74985-01 and Wartsila LIPS Propulsion Shaft with Bearings W084836780, Wartsila LIPS Stern Tube Assembly WO84837233

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

There are no approved alterations for this system besides OEM parts. MSC does not hold the technical drawings to approve of similar but different parts. All items are known to fit and function properly on the T-AKE Class Vessel.

d. __X___ OTHER:

Proper knowledge and skill from the OEM is required to satisfactorily perform the ABS approved stern tube inspections, checks and repairs. There are no authorized representatives other than Wartsila Lips . The uninterrupted and safe operation of the Stern tubes is critical to the mission of the ship. Wartsila Lips owns the proprietary rights to the stern tube seal drawings. OEM Wartsila Lips Technical Representative(s) must provide technical assistance to Ships Force and Any deviations from OEM diagnosis, repairs, or tests could result in personal injury or equipment failure and damage.

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: _________________________________________

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.

Requester Signature / Date

Level Higher (Suppo / SPE / ASPE) / Date

Contract Specialist / Date

Contracting Officer / Date

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