OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION MEMO-WALLY SCHIRRA - Redacted.pdf

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Date: 7 January 2025

MEMORANDUM

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): N2319850074007

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

Certification of Shipboard Ordnance Handling Equipment (OHE) by a NAVSEA PHS&T certified

Source.

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

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c) its intended use.

Recertification Service of USNS WALLY SCHIRRA Ordnance Handling Equipment.

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

ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

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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. STANDARDIZATION / BRAND NAME: Per MSCs standardization initiative, only the specified make/model of the equipment/parts will satisfy the Government’s needs for additional units or replacement items.

i. Identify Make / Model Number(s):

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

c. 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.

i. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment:

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

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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.)