Grumman ROLLS-ROYCE Sole Source_Redacted.pdf

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Date: 17 NOV 2023

MEMORANDUM

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): N3220532984035

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

ROLLS ROYCE NAVAL MARINE (RRNM)

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

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c) its intended use.

PROVIDE PARTS FOR PROPELLER OVERHAUL

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

ROLLS ROYCE NAVAL MARINE (RRNM), 110 NORFOLK ST, WALPOLE, MA 508.734.1196

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IS BASED

ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

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.

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a. Explain what is subject to the restrictive rights.

ROLLS ROYCE NAVAL MARINE TO PROVIDE OEM PARTS /SERVICES FOR THEIR

PROPELLER CPP SYSTEM, NO AUTHORIZED THIRD PARTY VENDORS FOR PART/SERVICE.

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

ROLLS ROYCE NAVAL MARINE ARE THE REGISTERED OWNERS OF 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.

ROLLS ROYCE NAVAL MARINE IS THE ONLY AUTHORIZED VENDOR FOR THE CPP

SYSTEM. THERE ARE NO AUTHORIZED NON-OEM PROVIDERS AS STATED ON WEBSITE.

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.)

ROLLS ROYCE NAVAL MARINE (RRNM)

3. OTHER REASON:

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. 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): RRNM 21-0" DIA, NI-AL-BR, ABS TY 4

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

ALL FOURTEEN (14) T-AO 187 CLASS VESSELS

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:

RRNM 21-0" DIA, NI-AL-BR, ABS TY 4

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

USCG & ABS REQUIRE OEM SERVICES FOR PROPELLER SERVICE. NON-OEM

PARTS MAY NOT BE INSTALLED IN THIS SYSTEM DUE TO ABS AND USCG REGULATIONS

AND REQUIRE OEM TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE.

d. OTHER:

MSC DOES NOT HAVE MANUFACTURING AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

REQUIRED TO EVALUATE AND DETERMINE WHETHER NON-OEM

COMPONENTS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS OFFERED ARE EQUIVALENT TO

THE OEM COMPONENTS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS. T-AO PROPELLER

SYSTEM (AND THE CORRESPONDING SERVICING) REQUIRE SPECIAL TOOLS,

SPECIALIZED REPAIR PARTS, AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE UNIQUE TO THESE

VESSELS, ONLY APPROVED OEM PARTS ARE AUTHORIZED TO BE INSTALLED

ON THIS HIGHLY SOPHISTICATED EQUIPMENT. THE OEM REP HAS ACCESS TO

PROVIDE PARTS AND TECHNICAL DATA/DRAWINGS FROM THE ORIGINAL

MANUFACTURER, AS REQUIRED TO PROPERLY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE

EQUIPMENT. ALL OEM REPAIR PARTS ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH USCG AND

ABS IMO REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.

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 the 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.)

a. CASREP Number:

IV. ANTICIPATED DOLLAR VALUE OF PROCUREMENT:

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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.