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Date: 03/25/24

MEMORANDUM

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): 1301128124

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

Composite Fire Protection Panels- ACCESS DOORS FOR RESCUE PADEYES

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

c) its intended use.

The requested hatches are part of the Rapid Access Composite System installed on board the EPF Class manufactured by CBG Systems. This system is a fire boundary to help protect the aluminum structure in case of a fire. The details in manufacturing the Inspection Hatches are provided on drawing number SFPHAT- ACC-200-200 and are clearly marked as proprietary information. The need for CBG System to manufacture and deliver these doors is to maintain the fire boundary integrity of the Rapid Access Composite System.

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

CBG Systems PTY LTD 09 Bender Drive Derwent Park Tasmania, Australia 7009

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

ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

Only one responsible source (select all that apply):

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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.

The requested components are part of the Rapid Access Composite System installed on board the EPF Class manufactured by CBG Systems. This system is a fire boundary to help protect the aluminum structure in case of a fire. The details in manufacturing the Inspection Hatches are provided on drawing number SFPHAT- ACC-200-200 and are clearly marked as proprietary information. The need for CBG System to manufacture and deliver these doors is to maintain the fire boundary integrity of the Rapid Access Composite System.

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

SFPHAT-ACC-200-200 MSC

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.

No other company makes the Rapid Access Composite (RAC) System and we would have to provide proprietary information in the salient characteristics in order to have another company provide a bid.

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.)

CBG Systems PTY LTD 09 Bender Drive Derwent Park Tasmania, Australia 7009

3. 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: 10.6-002-ALL

b. STANDARDIZATION / BRAND NAME: Per MSCs standardization initiative, only additional units or replacement items.

i. Identify Make / Model Number(s): CBG Systems. Panel-RAC-2382-1182-16.5

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model: T-EPF Class

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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:

Panel-RAC-2382-1182-16.5 ii. Describe how the equipment must be compatible with the existing configuration.

Matches form, fit, and function of existing installed panels, including all associated and connecting hardware.

d.

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:

c. If the difference between a. and b. is more than one week, explain the delay in submitting the requirement.

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.)

f. CASREP Number: