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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

471 E. C STREET

NORFOLK, VA 23511

JUSTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

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Contracting Activity: Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Norfolk, Virginia 23511.

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Description of Action Being Approved: This is a justification to issue a sole source commercial contract to procure OEM parts and service required to maintain the Isotta Fraschini V1312C2ME-HPCR Ship Service Diesel Generators from Fincanteri Marine Systems North America, Inc. of Chesapeake, VA. The government contemplates award of an indefinite delivery-requirements type contract with issuance of firm-fixed price task/delivery orders for parts and service anticipated from the date of award through one year thereafter with four 1 year option periods.

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Description of Supplies/Services: MSC requires OEM parts and services to support Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) equipment associated with the Isotta Fraschini V1312C2ME-HPCR Ship Service Diesel Generators installed on the JHSVs. The requirement is also to provide replacement parts, including mechanical and electronic monitoring controls. Estimated value of this procurement is XXXX which includes the base year and four option years.

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Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition: This contractual action is executed under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. Only one responsible source and no other services will satisfy agency requirements.

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Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Authority: The proper operation of the Isotta Fraschini V1312C2ME-HPCR Ship Service Diesel Generators and associated control system is critical to the safety of the JHSV ships. Fincantieri Marine Systems North America Inc, is the only source that can provide worldwide propulsion and control system support for Isotta Fraschini systems installed on the JHSV class. The services required are a unique combination of logistics, material, engineering, field support and automation control specific to JHSV class ships. Only Fincantieri Marine Systems North America Inc can satisfy requirements for proprietary Isotta Fraschini V1312C2ME-HPCR Ship Service Diesel Generators and control system, material and service support critical to the ship’s electrical system. There is no other source for parts as Isotta Fraschini is the OEM. They have the data to produce the parts and have the proprietary rights. No other vender has access to the JHSV class Isotta Fraschini V1312C2ME-HPCR Ship Service Diesel Generators and associated monitoring, control and software updates. The initial SSV design of the ship makes it mandatory to employ Fincantieri Marine Systems North America Inc for V1312C2ME-HPCR Ship Service Diesel Generators system refinement, repairs, upgrades and trouble shooting. The nature and complexity of the Isotta Fraschini V1312C2ME-HPCR Ship Service Diesel Generator control and monitoring system is critical for mission essential electrical power generation. Fincantieri Marine Systems North America Inc, is the only vender that possesses the necessary expertise and access to the installed software code to upgrade and maintain supportability of the control and monitoring system.

Contractor is to provide replacement parts, including mechanical Isotta Fraschini V1312C2ME-HPCR Ship Service Diesel Generators and electrical monitoring and control support. It is in best interest of the Government to issue an IDIQ as a sole source to Isotta Fraschini since no other vender is qualified or has access to critical proprietary information.

The issuance of an Isotta Fraschini V1312C2ME-HPCR Ship Service Diesel Generator, control system, and replacement parts for JHSV class ships IDIQ contract will eliminate the requirement to develop, review, and negotiate sole source procurement documentation for individual service order purchase order to accomplish the above services.

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Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable: A sources sought was posted on FEDBIZOPPS on 09 Apr 2012 stating the requirements for the Isotta Fraschini V1312C2ME-HPCR Ship Service Diesel Generators and electrical monitoring and control support. The sources sought remained open until 23 Apr 2012. Fincantieri marine Systems North America Inc, was the only vendor to respond. In accordance with FAR 5.201(b) (1), the Government intends to issue a synopsis and solicitation on FEDBIZOPPS on a sole source basis for this requirement.

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Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost: The Contracting Officer will determine that the price is fair and reasonable pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR Part 15.404-1(a) (1) prior to issuance of task/delivery orders.

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Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition: For the reasons set forth in paragraph 5, MSC has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the type of service covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, MSC Norfolk will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENT CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate.

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I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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LEGAL REVIEW:

I have reviewed this justification and it is deemed to be legally sufficient.

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