WI 0286 HP AND LP TURBINE SOLE SOURCE signed_Redacted.pdf

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Date: 10JUNE2024

MEMORANDUM

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

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

a) the name of the required source or brand name

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b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

30JAN2026 DELIVERY DATE

c) its intended use.

INSPECTION OF HP/LP TURBINE

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

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

ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. XXX Only one responsible source (select all that apply):

1. XXX_ 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.

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CURTISS WRIGHT FLEET SOLUTIONS OWNS THE PROPITIATORY

DRAWINGS, TECHNICAL MANUALS AND DESIGN INFORMATION FOR THE

EXISTING HP/LP TUBRINE INSTALLED ONBOARD THE AS CLASS VESSELS

(AS-39 / AS-40). THIS INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE TO ANYONE

OUTSIDE OF CURTIS WRIGHT. THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO

PROVIDE THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT TO REPAIR THE HP AND LP TURBINE

ONBOARD THE USS EMORY S LAND (AS-39).

b.

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2. __X___ 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.

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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. XXX OTHER REASON:

a. XXX 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: PROCEDURE 106.10-002 ALL

b. __XX___ STANDARDIZATION / BRAND NAME: Per MSCs standardization initiative, only the specified make/model of the equipment/ additional units or replacement items.

i. Identify Make / Model Number(s): HP/LP Turbine

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model: AS CLASS VESSELS (AS-39 /

AS-40)

c. __X___ FORM, FIT, AND FUNCTION:

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i. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment: HP/LP Turbine

ii. Describe how the equipment must be compatible with the existing configuration. Item is direct replacement parts / components for existing equipment and must be compatible in terms of form, fit, and function with existing equipment / configurations.

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 PROCUREMENT: