PR 1300844089 SSJ.docx

19 MAR 2020

MEMORANDUM

Subj: Sole Source Justification for two CompAir Mako Reavell High Pressure Breathing Air System replacement (PR 1300844089)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Sole Source Justification.”

This is a sole source justification. Contracting activity is NSWC-PCD, Code 024, 110 Vernon Ave., Panama City, FL, 32407.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This action will award a sole source, firm fixed price purchase order pursuant to Air Power Services, Inc. of Pensacola, FL to acquire two each CompAir Mako Reavell High Pressure Breathing Air System for use in N31 Test and Evaluation departments Experimental Diving Facility.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

This acquisition will be conducted using FAR Part 13.501 simplified acquisition procedures with a total estimated value of $260,000.00. The Government's minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. This purchase will be funded with FY20 100001 596626 0060 funds for one compressor and funded with Other Procurement, Navy (OPN) funds for the second compressor.

ITEM ONE: CompAir Reavell Compressor Pump / Drive Motor

1. Compressor Pump, four (4) stage, water cooled, pressure lubricated, intercooler(s), aftercooler, safeties, pressure gauges, three (3) point anti-vibration mounts, flywheel assembly (half coupling), and ancillary package components. Performance:

a. Free Air Delivery, CFM: 90.0

b. Discharge Pressure, PSI: 5,000.0

2. Siemens Electric motor, Premium 75 Horsepower, designed and built to IEEE841standards. Severe Duty Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled (TEFC) Squirrel Cage Induction design, 460/3/60 to include motor half coupling, bell housing complete.

ITEM TWO: Siemens Soft Start

1. Siemens soft start to include internal overload, self-device protection, internal bypass, graphical display, programmable inputs / outputs, diagnostic capability, with full metal enclosure.

ITEM THREE: Aluminum Skid Assembly

1. Aluminum skid fabricated from 6061-T6 marine grade. Material for I-Beam shall be 6 x 4.70, “heavy”. Flange shall be .350”, web shall be .210”. Drip pan shall be provided with aluminum 3/16” plate, seal-welded complete. Drain valve ½” shall be provided for liquid spill removal. Forklift slot(s) shall also be provided for ease of lifting and movement.

2. Korfund R4/RD4 series flush type mounting(s) shall be provided for skid isolation from concrete surface.

ITEM FOUR: Installation

1. Installation as provided below is identified as a general statement of work subject to specific site requirements. Please note the following:

a. Remove existing air compressor package, clean floor as required prior to mounting of new air system and skid assembly.

b. Install air compressor package. Air compressor and skid to be properly positioned as required and supported accordingly with Korfund isolation mounts.

c. Fabricate required compressed air piping to existing piping system. Material standards regarding Stainless Steel tubing, piping, flexible hoses as required shall meet “mil” standards consistent with current material arrangement and protocols.

d. Fabricate required air compressor water piping to existing piping system. Material standards regarding piping as required shall meet “mil” standards consistent with current material arrangement and protocols.

e. Fabricate required air compressor inlet air connection to existing piping system. Material standards regarding piping and flexible hose(s) for vibration issues as required shall meet “mil” standards consistent with current material arrangement and protocols.

f. Fabricate support stand for the Siemens Soft Start enclosure. Enclosure height shall be aligned for ease of operator monitoring. Aluminum support stand shall be fabricated from 6061-T6 marine grade aluminum. Secure aluminum stand to concrete foundation as required.

g. Fabricate electrical connections for the Siemens Soft Start, air compressor controls, safeties and other ancillary electrical devices as required. Electrical fabrication and materials shall meet “mil” standards consistent with current material arrangement and protocols.

h. Fabricate required hose connections to the provided condensate collection reservoir. Relocate reservoir as required to accommodate new air compressor / skid positioning.

ITEM FIVE: Equipment Commissioning Warranty Validation

1. Authorized manufacturer’s technician shall provide air compressor commissioning, startup, and warranty validation upon completion of system installation.

2. Technician shall provide required system adjustments, operational parameters for the air compressor package and Soft Start control parameters as required by NEDU Engineering.

3. NEDU technicians shall be provided with a complete review of the new system to include:

a. Equipment controls

b. Safety mechanisms

c. Operating requirements for all components

d. Maintenance as required outside of the current service contract

e. Operator’s and parts manual review.

ITEM SIX: Warranty

1. Warranty for provided equipment to include the compressor package, soft start controls, and ancillary components shall be minimum of one (1) year, parts and labor subject to manufacturer’s standard terms and conditions. Normal wear items as identified by manufacturer shall not be part of warranty one (1) year terms.

2. Siemens electrical motor designed and built to IEEE841standards shall have a five (5) year warranty subject to manufacturer’s terms and conditions.

3. Fabricated items to include electrical, piping, and other miscellaneous fabricated items shall be provided with a full one (1) year warranty, parts and labor.

4. Identification of the justification rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service.

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), 10 U.S.C. 2304(d)(1)(B). Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(A).

Air Power Services, Inc., as an authorized distributor for the Florida panhandle region for the abovementioned products, provides complete support and installation, as well as procurement of compressed air, gas, and generator engine industrial equipment. They have previously procured and installed two breathing air compressors that NEDU Engineering Department uses to conduct diving operations within the Ocean Simulation Facility and the NEDU Test Pool, and that now need replacement. The current N31 Test and Evaluation breathing air compressors are a critical component of the experimental diving facility and have reached the end of their service life. The intimate knowledge the contractor has of these breathing air compressors is shown by the fact that they were contracted to procure and install the previous compressors that NEDU currently uses. Additionally, this contractor is retained on an annual maintenance contract for all NEDU breathing air compressors, which has been renewed for their quality performance for multiple years. This maintenance contract affords Air Power Services historical knowledge of N31 Test and Evaluation breathing air system that will allow a reduction in overall cost of the contract. Execution of this contract allows for significant cost savings to the government if Air Power Services Inc. is to procure and install these breathing air compressors. Their unique experience and ability the meet our needs allow for less risk and lower costs of this service, allowing for proper replacement of the current units while providing a trade in value, which reduces costs to the government. Additionally, time constraints are applicable as we are currently have operating requirements for the N31 Experimental Diving Facility which require compressed breathing gas to perform mission essential tasking and have requirements that will become due before a contract bid process could be completed. Acquiring these items from any other source, including delivery, installation, training, and warranty will incur in redundant costs as above stated.

As such, the Government does not expect significant savings through competition and does expects significant and unacceptable delays that will negatively impact this requirement. Therefore, it is in the Governments’ best interest to award on a sole source basis to Air Power Services, Inc.

5. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represents the best value consistent with FAR 13.501.

The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, special features, administrative costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

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

For the reasons specified in paragraph 4 above, Air Power Services, Inc. is the only source that can meet the Government’s needs.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification.

None.

8. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.

As stated in paragraph 4 above, Air Power Services, Inc. is the only source that can meet this requirement.

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS REQUESTING OFFICIAL

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.

CONTRACTING OFFICER REVIEW AND APPROVAL

I, as contracting officer for the contracting activity, have reviewed this justification and certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.