RE-dacted JA N32205-22-R-4254 Combined USNS SUPPLY ROH DD 2.pdf

J&A No. N3220522R4254

J&A (Ver1) dtd 29 Sep 21

CLASS JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL (J&A)

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity: Military Sealift Command (MSC).

2. Description of the Action Being Approved: This is a brand name justification for work to be provided by Government-mandated subcontractors under the Work Items listed below of the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Regular Overhaul (ROH) Availability of the USNS SUPPLY (T-AOE-6) under RFP N3220522R4254. This Justification is covering only the portion of the acquisition which is brand-name and the approval level requirements will then only apply to that portion.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: MSC Norfolk requires Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized technical field service representatives and OEM parts to accomplish the requirements of WI 0953. For the 120 day ROH availability, the estimated dollar value of the five work items is $585,000.00 which will be funded utilizing FY 22 Operations & Maintenance funds.

WI Title Brand Name/Source Critical

System

Gyro Compass and Repeater Maintenance

Sperry/Northrup

Y

Gyro Compass and Repeater Maintenance

Sperry/Northrup

Y

0654 Rescue Boat Davit Service Allied Systems Y

0953 Replace Rudder Bearings Wartsilla Y

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition: 10 U.S.C 2304 (c) (1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a).

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority:

a. WI 0453 GYROCOMPASS AND REPEATERS GROOM and MAINTENANCE WI 0554 RUDDER ANGLE INDICATION INSPECTION .Nav-1 Systems is an authorized Sperry/Northrup Grumman/Steering Gear control systems representative. The Steering Gear and Gyrocompass are both included in the Military Sealift Command COMSCINST 4490.1A, List of OEM and Non OEM Use Policy. This policy is a command directive that identifies venders that are authorized to work on Critical Ship Systems and Equipment.

b. WI 0654 Recue Boat Davit Service. Allied Systems is the OEM of the RHIB Boat Davit. Allied Systems has proprietary rights to the technical data, to provide changes, upgrades, parts, and perform engineering services on the Rhib Davit. Improper repairs by a non-OEM provider could result in improper parts and service and a degraded functionality that could incapacitate the davit and result in the loss of mandatory rescue services required for helicopter operations. Proper upgrade, parts, and maintenance of the RHIB Davit is critical to the safe operations of the USNS

SUPPLY, (T-AOE-6).

c. W0953 Rudder Bearing replacement. A representative from Naval Automation Group (NAG) inc., Global Hydraulics Inc, F.A.G. Bearing Corporation, VSP Technologies and Wartsilla Defense are is required for replacement of the Rudder Stock Bearings and liners. Wartsilla, FAG, VSP are the sole owners of the various parts of the Rudder Stock Seal. NAVSYS and GHI are the only recognized technical authority for this Ship’s critical system. The use of a non OEM authorized vender or technical authority could result in improper assembly and loss of the ship steering system

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Potential Sources as Practicable: The Government intends to post a synopsis and a Request for Proposal (RFP) at the Government Point of Entry, Sam.Gov website, with the intent of awarding a firm-fixed-price contract for the/ROH/DD availability to the lowest price offeror. Any prospective contractor will be required to use the OEM or OEM authorized vendor(s) as a subcontractor to perform the work in the related WIs.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost: A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

8. Description of Market Research Conducted: For reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, MSC has no plans at this time to allow prime contractors to solicit these requirements competitively, other than synopsizing the requirements. If another potential source emerges, MSC Norfolk will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible. If the prime contractor identifies an alternate source fully qualified by technical expertise, experience, and access to OEM parts and technical data, the prime contractor must submit its analysis and documentation supporting the alternate source to the Contracting Officer no later than the closing date for clarifications as stated in section L of the solicit

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical/Requirements Cognizance:

_____________________ _David McCain__________ 757-443-0669 __________

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

_____________________ _D.J. Thornley_________ _757-443-2338 __________

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

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

_____________________ _Donnie Leger________ 757-443-5900 __________

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

COMPETITION ADVOCATE (FAR Part 6.304 or MSC Threshold Guide)

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve as the Competition Advocate, the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition.

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date