SS_J A_0216.pdf

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

914 CHARLES MORRIS COURT

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20398-5504

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL (J&A)

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity: Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC) Ship Support Unit

(SSU) San Diego (N105).

2. Description of the Action Being Approved: Approval of this justification will result in the requirement for the prime contractor to use a Government directed subcontractor. The prime contract will be negotiated as firm-fixed-price delivery order under MSC SSU San Diego’s multiple award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for ship repair.

3. Description of the Supplies/Services: The resulting prime contractor will be required to subcontract with Cincinnati Steel Treat (CST) to provide Mr. Paul Clinetop as a technical representative to assist in completing repairs to the reduction gear on USNS RAINIER. The estimated value of the directed subcontractor is $75,000.00. The estimated dollar of the entire repair, including the directed subcontractor, is $330,000.00 and will be funded utilizing FY 14 Operations and Maintenance funds.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition: 10 U.S.C 2304 (c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a).

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority:

USNS RAINER has a C-4 Casualty Repair (CASREP) with regard to its reduction gear, attached lube oil pump and bearings.

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the T-AOE class ship reduction gears is Cincinnati Gearing Systems. While employed at Cincinnati Gearing Systems, Mr. Paul Clinetop was the lead design engineer for the T-AOE reduction gears. Mr. Clinetop possesses knowledge of gear disassembly and reassembly procedures not included in the technical manuals and not held by any other person. When addressing issues with the T-AOE reduction gear, OEM assistance is required.

Previous experience with Mr. Clinetop on a number of T-AOE reduction gear repairs has proven both his expertise and the value of his knowledge. The use of Mr. Clinetop’s knowledge is required to assist the ship’s force and the prime contractor to ensure a timely execution of the C-4 repair to allow the ship to make a critical mission.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable: The Government will issue a request for quote (RFQ) to all contractors under the MSC SSU San Diego multiple award contract for ship repair, with the intent of awarding a firm-fixed-price delivery order to the lowest price quoter. Any prospective contractor will be required to use the Government directed subcontractor to perform the work in the related WI.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable.

N105-14-T-0216

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition: For reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, MSC has no plans at this time to allow prime contractors to solicit these requirements competitively. If another potential source emerges, MSC San Diego will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

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