Other than Full and Open Memo USNS APACHE Norriseal Valve.docx

Date: 3/26/2020

MEMORANDUM

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): N2109100874001

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

NORRISEAL 14" 200 Series Butterfly Valve Metal Seat Body - Lugged Wafer Body with Through Shafts 200 psi WP Body Material - ANSI 150 Ductile Iron ASTM A-395 60-40-18 Disc - Aluminum Bronze ASTM B-148 Alloy C95400 2” thru 14” Shaft - 316 Stainless Steel ASTM A-276 Type 316 Seat - Aluminum Bronze ASTM B-148 Alloy C95300 (9B) Seals - Nitrile (Buna N) Manual Gear Operator - Iron Case & Cover Weatherproof

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

08/24/2020

c) its intended use.

Replace Isolation Valves for the Sea Suction Strainers

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

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

1. 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.

b. If drawings are included, who is identified as “owning” the drawings.

2. XXX 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.)

Wolseley Industrial Group is the only authorized source capable of providing the required parts to vessels on the East Coast. All components, technical drawings and parts are proprietary to the OEM.

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: 10.6-002-ALL “Identification of Critical Equipment

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:

i. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment:

ii. Describe how the equipment must be compatible with the existing configuration.

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: _____________________________

d. Estimated production lead time: ______________________________

f. CASREP Number: _________________________________________

IV. ANTICIPATED DOLLAR VALUE OF PROCURMENT:

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