USNS_LENTHALL_2020_ROH_JA_Signed_Redacted.pdf

J&A No. N3220519R4006

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity: Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC).

2. Description of the Action Being Approved: This is a justification for work to be provided under Work

Items (WI) 201,202, 401, 451, 452, 453, 455, 503, 504, 505, 506, 508, 651, 653, 906, and 908 of the Statement of Work (SOW) for the sixty (60) Day Regular Overhaul and Dry Docking (ROH/DD) of the USNS JOHN LENTHALL (T-AO 189) under Request For Proposal (RFP) N3220519R4006. This Justification is covering only the portion of the acquisition, which an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Authorized Facility/Manufacturer/Representative is required and the approval level requirements will then only apply to that portion.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: MSC requires OEM authorized technical field service representatives and OEM parts to accomplish the requirements of WI 201, 202, 401, 451, 452, 453, 455, 503, 504, 505, 506, 508, 651, 653, 906, and 908. For this 60 Day ROH/DD, the estimated dollar value of the sixteen (16) WIs is , which will be funded utilizing fiscal year (FY) 20 Navy Working Capital Funds

(NWCF).

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: The use of required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts 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-AO class of vessels. Use of required OEM authorized field technical service representatives and OEM parts also maintains all OEM warranties and ensures equipment reliability, crew safety and applicable American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and United States Coast Guard (USCG) certifications.

a. WI 201, Main Reduction Gear Annual Inspection

The OEM for the vessel’s reduction gear is Cincinnati Gear Company. Cincinnati Gear Company is the only known OEM authorized supplier of approved repair parts for their equipment and only provider of service. Proper inspection of the reduction gear is critical to the safe operation of the ship onboard the USNS JOHN LENTHALL (T-AO 189). Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors.

This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by other than Cincinnati Gear Company.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Propulsion Drive system as critical equipment. The reduction gears are a component of the ship’s Main Engine and are responsible in obtaining the required propeller RPM (revolutions per minute) for ship’s propulsion. Failure of the reduction gear will prevent the ship’s ability to get underway and complete mission requirements.

Proper inspection and maintenance of the Reduction Gear is critical to the safe operations of the USNS

JOHN LENTHALL (T-AO 189).

b. WI 202 Port Main Engine Clutch and Coupling Overhaul

The OEM of the Clutch, Coupling, and Geislinger Flexible Link (GFL) is Eaton with the approval from Geislinger to manufacture the coupling and GFL. The only approved technical source in the United States is NOLNACS Marine. NOLNACS Marine Owner Mr. John Scanlon has a written agreement with Geislinger for OEM Support for the Geislinger coupling and flexible link. The Clutch and Coupling are complex in design and require OEM technical representation to dissemble and refurbish. If any part of the Clutch system was to fail it could be catastrophic and could cause injury to personnel and damage to ship's equipment. If the clutch was to be inoperable it would cause the ship to only have one (1) propeller which limits the ship's ability to maneuver in and out of port and next to ships during UNREPS. The clutch and components are classed by SMS number 10.6-002- ALL as critical equipment.

c. WI 401, Simplified Voice Data Recorded (SVDR) Recertification

The OEM for the vessel’s SVDR is Japan Radio Company, Ltd (JRC). JRC has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with certificate of approved training for the JRC-JCY-1700S unit that is installed. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer’s authorized vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Navigational Equipment as critical equipment, and the SVDR is part of the vessel’s Safety Radio Certificate, as required by ABS. The SVDR is a USCG and ABS required system that is integrated into the Radar and ECDIS systems to records ship movements.

Service of the SVDR must be accomplished by USCG/ABS Approved and OEM Trained vendors.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the SVDR is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS JOHN LENTHALL (T-AO 189).

d. WI 451, Annual Radar Service

The OEM for the vessel’s Radar is FURUNO. FURUNO has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with certificate of approved training for the FURUNO Radar units that are installed. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer’s authorized vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Navigational Equipment as critical equipment. The Radar has intricate components within the Bridge Navigation equipment. Failure of the Radar will severely impede the ships ability to safely navigate and identify other vessel operating in/around the vessel.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Radar is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the USNS JOHN LENTHALL (T-AO 189).

e. WI 452, Annual Electronic Chart Display Information System (ECDIS) Service

The OEM for the vessel’s ECDIS is TRANSAS. TRANSAS has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with certificate of approved training for the TRANSAS units that are installed. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer Authorized Vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Navigational Equipment as critical equipment. The ECDIS are intricate components within the Bridge Navigation equipment. Failure of the ECDIS will severely impede the ship’s ability to safely navigate and identify other vessels operating in/around the vessel.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the ECDIS is critical to the safe navigation and operations of

f. WI 453, Annual Gyro Compass System Preventative Maintenance

The OEM for the vessel’s Gyro Compass System is Sperry Marine. Sperry Marine has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendor is required to provide documentation with certificate of approved training for the Sperry Gyro Compass System. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer’s authorized vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Navigational Equipment as critical equipment, and the Gyro Compass System is required by ABS and USCG. Service of the Gyrocompass must be accomplished by USCG/ABS Approved and OEM-trained vendors. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Global Marine Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is critical to the safe navigation and operations of

g. WI 455, Annual Radio Communication Equipment

The OEM for the vessel’s Radio Communications are Sailor, Thrane & Thrane, Furuno, SAAB, and ACR. These companies have numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment.

Vendor is required to provide documentation with certificate of approved training for the units that are installed. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer’s authorized vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Navigational Equipment as critical equipment, and the Radio Communication Equipment is part of the vessel’s Safety Radio Certificate, as required by ABS. The Radio Communication Equipment is a USCG and ABS required system that is integrated into the GMDSS and Antenna systems to record ship movements. Service of the Radio Communication Equipment must be accomplished by USCG/ABS-approved and OEM Trained vendors. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the SVDR is critical to the safe navigation and operations of the

USNS JOHN LENTHALL (T-AO 189).

h. WI 503, Regasketing Central Fresh Water Coolers

The OEM for the vessel’s Central Fresh Water Coolers is Tranter. Tranter has limited authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the original manufacturer’s authorized vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002—01-AO lists the Central Fresh Water Coolers as critical equipment. Failure of the Fresh Water Coolers will severely impede the ship’s ability to get underway for the vessel’s operations, and prevent completion of mission requirements. Proper repair and maintenance of the Central Fresh Water Cooler is critical to the safe operations of the USNS JOHN LENTHALL (T-AO 189).

i. WI 504, Auxiliary Boilers Inspection & Repair

The OEM for the vessel’s Boilers is Clayton Boilers. They are the only authorized vendor to provide parts to their equipment. Factory parts and proprietary technical data/drawings are only available from the original manufacturer. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the boilers System as critical equipment. Failure of the boilers will severely impact the safe operation of the ship. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the boilers is critical to the safe operations of the USNS JOHN LENTHALL (T-AO 189).

j. WI 505 Incinerator Inspection & Repair

The OEM for the vessel’s incinerator is Scandinavian Boiler. Scandinavian Boiler has several authorized vendors to provide parts to their equipment. Factory parts and proprietary technical data/drawings are only available from the original manufacturer. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the incinerator as critical equipment. Failure of the incinerator will severely impact the safe operation of the ship. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the incinerator is critical to the safe operations of the USNS JOHN LENTHALL (T-AO 189).

k. WI 506, VAF Cargo Oil Content Monitor Installation (USCG & ABS)

The OEM for the vessel’s Cargo Oil Content Monitor is VAF Instruments B-V. VAF Instruments has numerous authorized vendors to provide service to their equipment. Vendors are required to provide documentation with a certificate of approved training for the MK6, OILCON Ballast Monitor that is installed. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and proprietary technical data/drawings only available from the OEM’s authorized vendors. This maintains all OEM warranties and ensures equipment reliability and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002—01-AO lists the Oil Content Monitor as critical equipment. Failure of the Oil Content Monitor will severely impede the ship’s ability to comply with current environmental regulations. The reduction of the ability to comply with current environmental regulations as required by USCG and ABS, will expose the crew to the possibility of an oil discharge. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Oil Content Monitor are critical to the safe operation of the USNS JOHN

LENTHALL (T-AO 189).

l.. WI 508, Engine Room Oily Content Monitor Calibration (USCG & ABS)

The OEM for the Oily Water Separator (OWS) onboard the USNS JOHN LENTHALL (T-AO 189) is GEA Westfalia, Inc. GEA Westfalia is the only known OEM authorized supplier of approved repair parts and service for their equipment. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and technical data/drawings from the OEM as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties and ensures equipment reliability and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002—01-AO lists the OWS as critical equipment. Failure of the OWS will severely impede the ship’s ability to comply with current environmental regulations. The reduction of the ability to comply with current environmental regulations will expose the crew to the possibility of an oil spill.

Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the OWS are critical to the safe operation of the USNS JOHN

LENTHALL (T-AO 189).

k. WI 651, Life Boat & Davit Inspection

The OEM for the vessel’s Lifeboats is Fassmer. Fassmer is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of Lifeboats is critical to the safe operation of the vessel. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and technical data/drawings from the original manufacturer as required by USCG and ABS regulations.

This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

The OEM for the vessel’s Lifeboat Winches is Palfinger Marine. Palfinger Marine is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service for their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of Lifeboat Winches is critical to the safe operation of the vessel.

Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and technical data/drawings from the original manufacturer as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-ALL lists the Lifeboats and Davits as critical equipment. Failure of either the lifeboats or davits is a major loss in safety and lifesaving equipment required for the vessel to get underway for vessel operations. The loss of major safety and lifesaving equipment poses a hazard to the crew. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Lifeboats and davits are critical to the safe operations of the USNS JOHN LENTHALL (T-AO 189).

l. WI 653, Rescue Boat Winch & Davit Inspection

The OEM for the vessel’s Rescue Boat Davits are Palfinger Marine and Allied Technical Services (Allied). Palfinger Marine is the OEM authorized vendor and supplier of approved repair parts and service for the Starboard Rescue Boat Davit, and Allied is the only supplier of approved repair parts and service of the Port Rescue Boat Davits. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of Rescue Boat Davits is critical to the safe operation of the vessel. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and technical data/drawings from the original manufacturer as required by USCG and ABS regulations.

This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety therefore precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

SMS number 10.6-002-ALL lists the Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat (RHIB) and Davit Assemblies as critical equipment. Failure of RHIB and Davit Assemblies is a major loss in safety and lifesaving equipment required for the vessel to get underway for vessel operations. The loss of major safety and lifesaving equipment poses a hazard to the crew. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the RHIB and Davit Assemblies is critical to the safe operations of the USNS JOHN LENTHALL (T-AO 189).

m. WI 906, Stern tube Seal Maintenance

The OEM for the Stern tube seals installed onboard is Wartisila Defense. Wartisila is the only OEM authorized supplier and service provider of their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the Stern tube seals is critical to the ship’s operation and to the environment. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and technical data/ drawings from the original manufacturer as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a non- OEM parts and service.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Propulsion Drive system as critical equipment. Failure of the stern tube seals will severely impact the safe operation of the ship, discharging oil to the sea, and intrusion of sea water into the engine room. Proper inspection and maintenance of the stern tube seals are critical to the safe operations of the USNS JOHN LENTHALL (T-AO 189).

n. WI, 908 Controllable Reverse Pitch (CRP) Propeller Maintenance

The OEM for the controllable reverse pitch propellers installed is Byrd Johnson. Rolls Royce Naval is the only OEM authorized supplier and service provider of their equipment. Proper refurbishment and maintenance of the controllable reverse pitch propellers are critical to the ship’s operation. Factory authorized suppliers provide parts and technical data/ drawings from the original manufacturer as required by USCG and ABS regulations. This maintains all OEM warranties, ensures equipment reliability, and crew safety, therefore precluding consideration of a non- OEM parts and service.

SMS number 10.6-002-01-AO lists the Propulsion Drive system as critical equipment. Failure of the controllable reverse pitch propellers will prevent the ship’s ability to get underway and complete mission requirements. Proper inspection and maintenance of the CRP system is critical to the safe operations of the USNS JOHN LENTHALL (T-AO 189).

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. Any prospective contractor will be required to use the OEM or OEM authorized vendor(s) as a subcontractor to perform the work in the aforementioned WIs.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost: The Contracting Officer will determine the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR Part 15.

8. Market Research: The USNS JOHN LENTHALL (T-AO 189) is home ported on the East Coast and therefore considered an East Coast asset. All non-emergent vessel repairs are required to be conducted on the East Coast. The purpose of market research was to collect historical information from the ship’s last two (2) CONUS availabilities. Purchase Orders N3220519C4014 and N3220518C4006 were the contract numbers identified. In researching this information, it was discovered that the aforementioned acquisitions were solicited and awarded on an unrestricted basis under NAICS code 336611 with a standard business size of 1,250 employees.

9. A Listing of Sources, if any that expressed, in writing, an interest in the Acquisition: No sources to date, have expressed an interest in any of the aforementioned WIs.

10. 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.