B2--_JA_Final_3.7.2019_Redacted.pdf

J&A Number: 119001

SOURCE SELECTION SENSITIVE – SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104

J&A Number: 119001

J&A Number: 119001 Code: E14

CLASS LIMITED SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program as authorized by Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 40 U.S.C. 501, Services for Executive Agencies, as implemented at FAR 8.405- 6(b). The primary statutory authorities for the MAS program are 41 USC 152(3), Competitive Procedures.

1. Contracting Activity:

The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), Contracts Department, Code 02, 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001.

2. Nature and/or Description of Action Being Approved:

Authorization to solicit, on a sole source basis, 3M Scott Fire and Safety (formerly Scott Technologies), 4320 Goldmine Road, Monroe, NC 28110, for the acquisition of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) systems and components. The items will be acquired via GSA contract GS-07-174DA.

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs (including the estimated value):

NSWC PCD will establish a single source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) that will provide for firm-fixed price orders to fill repetitive requirements for the SCBA systems and components detailed in this document. The SCBA is a respirator designed to supply breathable air and respiratory protection to personnel while performing work in objectionable, oxygen deficient and/or unbreathable (toxic) atmospheres. The respirator consists of a cylinder and valve assembly for storing compressed breathing air, a harness and back frame assembly to support the equipment on the body of the wearer, a single stage pressure reducer mounted on the back frame, a positive pressure face piece-mounted breathing regulator, and a face piece assembly. The total estimated value of this BPA is $49,730,824. The following items are being acquired:

Year SCBA SCBA Unit

Cost

45MIN

Cyl.

45MIN

Cyl. Unit

Cost

30MIN

Cyl.

30MIN

Cyl. Unit

Cost Face Piece

Face Piece Unit Cost

Charge Wand

Charge Wand Unit Cost Total Cost

Year 1 2378 4799 1224 700 50 $11,133,471.25

Year 2 2240 5172 844 700 50 $11,007,461.92

Year 3 1895 4556 536 500 50 $9,513,722.89

Year 4 1415 3324 442 500 50 $7,252,385.67

Year 5 2102 4936 506 500 50 $10,823,781.88

Totals: 10030 22787 3552 2900 250 $49,730,823.60

The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This Class J&A does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. The period of performance is for five (5) years. Funding will be fiscal year 2019 - 2024 Other Procurement, Navy (OPN) funds.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

Pursuant to FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), only one source is capable of providing the supplies required at the level of quality required because the supplies are unique or highly specialized.

This acquisition is unsuitable for full and open competition for the following reasons:

As the original equipment manufacturer, 3M Scott Fire and Safety is the only responsible source capable of providing the required SCBAs to refit several Navy ships that have expired or near-expired SCBAs. In 1998, the U.S. Navy started retrofitting shipboard firefighting breathing apparatuses from Oxygen Breathing Apparatus (OBA) to SCBAs. In support of this retrofit, OBAs with associated stowage lockers were removed and SCBA with new stowage lockers and charging systems were installed on every ship, aircraft carrier, submarine, and training center within the U.S. Navy. In 2012, the U.S. Navy started upgrading the fleet SCBAs to the latest configuration which included lessons learned and replacing SCBA cylinders nearing end of service life, along with the latest Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) utilizing a Blank Purchase Agreement with 3M Scott Fire and Safety under Blank Purchase Agreement BPA) N00024-00-A-4030 issued by the Naval Sea Systems Command under GSA Contract GS-07-174DA. This BPA expired April 2017; therefore, this contract action is being initiated.

In addition to being the OEM, only SCBAs acquired from 3M Scott Fire and Safety are required for the following reasons:

The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) requirements prohibit SCBA components from one manufacturer from being used with another manufacturer of SCBAs for fear of equipment failure. Use of multiple systems may introduce new or change existing parameters that may be catastrophic in critical life-saving equipment. Therefore, only 3M Scott Fire and Safety equipment can be used with existing systems installed aboard U.S. Navy ships.

Additionally, the U.S. Navy’s operational risk increases when multiple SCBA manufacturers/configurations are installed aboard the same ship. During major conflagrations, the ship’s forces must ensure SCBA components are compatible. Lesson’s learned from system testing, exercises, and actual real life tragedies (USS Cole) revealed major confusion can arise when multiple equipment configurations are used. Sailors are currently only trained on 3M Scott Fire and Safety’ SCBA in schoolhouses and shipboard training material. In times of fire aboard ship, even the slightest loss of time can be critical to preventing loss of life and/or saving a ship or submarine. SCBAs from different manufacturers have key differences which would have a negative impact on a ship’s firefighting capabilities if it were outfitted with SCBAs from multiple SCBA manufacturers. The same can be said for a ship’s ability to render aide to other ships in need if both ships did not have compatible SCBAs.

Logistics development time for repair parts support, Fleet Technical Manuals, training, and maintenance instructions will exceed the required Fleet replacement schedule deadlines created by cylinder service life expirations should a new manufacturer be selected. All of these logistics elements are already in place with 3M Scott Fire & Safety. Furthermore, the cost and complexity of having another SCBA with preventative maintenance schedules that differ from the current SCBA requirements and schedule would pose an arduous task for ships to track and execute. This would negatively impact a ship’s ability to be mission ready. Current SCBA maintenance and ship’s Damage Control billets align with the current Ships Manning Document(SMD).

One of the aspects used to develop the SMD is ship missions and capabilities and within that is the required maintenance hours. Having SCBAs from multiple manufacturers could have a negative impact such as an increase in the manning requirement due to an increase of maintenance hours. This could also lead to unintended consequences.

It is estimated that it will cost approximately $78,943,207 to change the entire Fleet to a new model SCBA. These costs are derived by the significant upfront equipment costs for procuring the new equipment for all ships, as shown in the table below. In addition to these direct equipment costs there are indirect equipment costs such as SCBA storage lockers, installation costs, and training costs for conducting shipboard training.

Item Part

Number Quantity* Unit Price** Extended Price

45M Cylinder 804722-31 35444

30M Cylinder 804721-31 3010

AV3000 Facemask(L) 805773-76 1000

AV3000 Facemask(S) 805773-74 2000

45M SCBA Backpack 804861- 3810 18560

Total $78,943,207.40

*Note:

**Note: Equipment costs based on NAVSEA BPA N00024-00-A-4030.

To date, the SCBA system has been installed on over 236 ships and small craft. The time required for the Government to obtain the required authorizations; perform the field testing of the equipment; produce the required SHIPALT records and drawings; produce an approved technical manual, allowance equipage lists (AEL), allowance parts list (APL), maintenance and repair procedures; develop a training plan;

schedule ships for SCBA installation and other tasks required to initiate another SCBA vendor for Fleet use would exceed 2 years. This time estimate was derived from the amount of time required by the Government to perform these identical tasks with the current vendor. It is estimated that it will cost approximately $1,200,000.00 dollars to generate the logistics documentation and to outfit training centers as a result of a change in vendor. These costs would not be recovered through competition. None of the training or logistics elements could be in place prior to mission needs due to the small window of opportunity to replace expiring units or outfit new ships.

Finally, 3M Scott Fire and Safety has passed certification for backward and forward compatibility within their SCBA configurations thus alleviating compatibility issues with cylinders. The end result is that 2007 SCBAs can be used with 2016 (and beyond) SCBA Cylinders.

Utilizing BPA N00024-00-A-4030, NSWC PCD placed four BPA calls under delivery orders N61331-04-F-1784, N61331-09-F-6018, N61331- 09-D-0002, and N61331-11-F-5906.

In summary, the SCBA installs cannot be performed without the logistics currently in place. Installing hardware or software on a military ship entails many steps, forms, qualifications and approvals before physical installation can begin. Creating Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and developing Ship Change Documents (SCDs) requires significant knowledge and expertise in order to achieve a successful check-in to the Regional Maintenance & Modernization Coordination Office(RMMCO). RMMCO is the alteration gatekeeper and will not allow SCBA installations without the logistics and training documentation updated and in place. The result is a ship fitted with expiring cylinders, increasing the risk of adequate respiratory protection for firefighting to an unacceptable level. Because of this, the ship would not be allowed to get underway.

5. Determination by the Ordering Activity Contracting Officer that the Order Represents the Best Value Consistent with 8.404(d):

The Contracting Officer will determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for the supplies covered by the Class J&A will be fair and reasonable and determine that this BPA represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative to meet the Navy’s needs.

6. Description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted:

A sources sought was posted on GSA- E-Buy from 6 December 2018 through 21 December 2018. 3M Scott Fire and Safety was the only company that responded and demonstrated its capability to meeting the requirement. No additional market research was conducted because it is not practicable, for the reasons discussed in paragraph 4 above, for any company other than 3M Scott Fire and Safety, the OEM, to provide the SCBA Systems and components.

7. Any Other Facts Supporting The Class Justification:

None

8. A Statement Of The Actions, If Any, The Agency May Take To Remove Or Overcome Any Barriers That Preclude The Agency From Meeting The Requirements Of 8.405-1 And 8.405-2 Before Any Subsequent Acquisition For The Supplies Or Services Is Made:

During the SCBA life cycle, the U.S. Navy, through its Technical Direction Agent, will work diligently with Industry through the Internet, literature searches, and trade shows continuingly searching for emerging and cutting-edge technology that will increase the safety and effectiveness of the U.S. Navy personnel, and remove barriers to competition.

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CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

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

Signature Date

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical Cognizance:

Signature Date

REQUIREMENTS COGNIZANCE:

Signature Date

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

Signature Date

APPROVAL (FAR 8.405-6(d))

Signature Edwin A. Stewart (SES) Date