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Date: 26 January 2024

MEMORANDUM

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PR Number(s)/PD /N32205-24-SIMACQ-DSM-PM4-0073

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

Yokogawa Controls

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

01 August 2024/ 01March-01 August 2024

c) its intended use.

Replacement of existing controllers an utomation and the steam reducing valves onboard the USNS COMFORT (T-AH 19). The T-AH Class controls is unique and only used on the T-AH Class and requires use of specific equipment for integration.

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.

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a. Explain what is subject to the restrictive rights.

The Sole Source basis for the brand name and design of the valves and controls. Yokogawa owns all proprietary drawings, data, and technical expertise for the required parts.

b.

_Yokogawa

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. 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. _X STANDARDIZATION / BRAND NAME: Per MSCs standardization initiative, additional units or replacement items.

i. Identify Make / Model Number(s):

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

_USNS MERCY (T-AH 19)

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.

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i. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment:

NumberUnit 6 EA YS021 250 ohm shunt resistor 4 EA YS1700-100/A34 12 Yokogawa Dual Loop Programmable Controller. Back-Lit LCD Liquid Crystal Display * Dual Loop, Cascade, and Autoselector Control Functions & User Programmable Modes * Adjustable Setpoint Filter * Switchable Self-Tuning * Power Supply 10= Basic Type 0= 100 VAC, 24 VDC Power Supply A34= Ethernet Communications (Modbus/TCP)

1 EA

1 EJA510E-DBS4N-012DL/FF1 okogawa DPharp Digital Direct Mount Absolute Pressure Transmitter * High Accuracy Version * 2 Wire, 24 VDC Loop Powered * Standard CE Mark * Standard SS Tagging @ No Charge * SIL II Certified D= 4-20 mADC Output With BRAIN Protocol B= 0-14.5 To 0-290 PSI Min/Max Span S= Hastelloy C Diaphragm/316SS Flanges 4= 0.5" FNPT Process Connection 1= Cast-aluminum Alloy Amp Housing 2= 1/2" FNPT Electrical Conn./2 Ports D= LCD Digital Indicator L= 316SS 2" Pipe Mount Bracket FF1= FM Explosion Proof Certification 2 EA EJA530E-DBS4N-012DL/FF1 Yokgawa DPharp Digital Direct Mount Gauge Pressure Transmitter * 2 Wire, 24 VDC Loop Powered * Standard CE Mark * SIL II Certified D= 4-20 mADC Output With BRAIN Protocol B= 0-

14.5 To 0-290 PSI Min/Max Span S= Hastelloy C Diaphragm/316SS Flanges 4= 0.5" FNPT Process Connection 1= Cast-aluminum Alloy Amp Housing 2= 1/2" FNPT Electrical Conn./2 Ports D= LCD Digital Indicator L= 316SS 2" Pipe Mount Bracket FF1= FM Explosion Proof Certification 3 EA EJA530E-DCS4N-012DL/FF1 1,365.30 4,095.90 Yokogawa DPharp Digital Direct Mount Gauge Pressure Transmitter * 2 Wire, 24 VDC Loop Powered

* Standard CE Mark * SIL II Certified D= 4-20 mADC Output With BRAIN Protocol C= 0-72.5 To 0-1450 PSI Min/Max Span S= Hastelloy C Diaphragm/316SS Flanges 4= 0.5" FNPT Process Connection 1= Cast-aluminum Alloy Amp Housing 2= 1/2" FNPT Electrical Conn./2 Ports D= LCD Digital Indicator L= 316SS 2" Pipe Mount Bracket FF1= FM Explosion Proof Certification

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

The design for the installation and integration of the regulating valves and controls have been determined by the technical team. The design of the system and the selection of these components is based on the following criteria:

A. The components to operate with the pressures, temperatures and environments of the systems and in a high temperature and humid locations.

B. Method of control (electro mechanical ) C. Integration with the existing control system on the T-AH Class D. Supportability for the next 10-years

d. X OTHER:

There are limited suppliers for steam system controls that can intergrate with the existing control system that is in use on the T-AH Class currently. The Yokogawa controls and transmitters provide long term support and are commonly used in control systems for industrial processes using steam. The T-AH Class controls is unique and only used on the T-AH Class and requires use of specific equipment for integration.

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

4 Ver 2.0 (01 July 2018) 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.)

f. CASREP Number:

IV. ANTICIPATED DOLLAR VALUE OF PROCURMENT: