SSJ-Magazine Sprinkler Ovhl WMC Redacted .docx

Date: ____March 18, 2021

MEMORANDUM

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 Magazine Sprinkler Valve kits

a) the name of the required source or brand name

MONTREAL BRONZE FOUNDRY LTD

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

01 JULY 2021

c) its intended use.

Replace old parts to support valve overhaul

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

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):

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.

MONTREAL BRONZE FOUNDRY LTD owns the proprietary rights to the drawings of the valves.

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

MONTREAL BRONZE FOUNDRY LTD

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: 10.6-002-ALL The required items are replacement/rebuild parts for the control valves that are installed in the Magazine Sprinkler System on the vessel. The Magazine Sprinkler System is a crital part of the Fire Protection System that is installed onboard the vessel. The Magazine Sprinkler System control valves require rebuilding to ensure the Magazine Sprinkler System will function in the event of a fire in the ammunition holds.

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): Montreal Bronze and Model Number: U- 07BAA-3E01-443A, U-07BAA-3E01-443, U-10BAA-3E01-443A U-10BAA3E01-443, U-14BAA-3E01-443, U-15BAA-3E01-443, & U-15BAA-3E01- 443M

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model: USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN, USNS MEDGAR EVERS, USNS CESAR CHAVEZ

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:

Montreal Bronze and Model Number: U-07BAA-3E01-443A, U-07BAA-3E01-443, U10BAA-3E01-443A U-10BAA-3E01-443, U-14BAA-3E01-443, U-15BAA-3E01-443, & U- 15BAA-3E01-443M of existing onboard equipment

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

The required items are replacement/rebuild parts for the Magazine Sprinkler System control valves that are presently installed onboard the vessel. MSC does not have manufacturing and technical information required to evaluate and determine whether non-OEM service and replacement parts offered are equivalent to the OEM components and replacement parts.

d. _____ 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: _________________

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

d. Estimated production lead time: _____________ _________________

e. 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.)

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

1 Ver 2.0 (01 July 2018)

1 Ver 2.0 (01 July 2018)

4 Ver 2.0 (01 July 2018)