Redacted 6933A221Q000002 Sole Source Justification.pdf

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR

ACQUISITIONS WITHIN THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD ($250K) UP TO FAR 13.5

THRESHOLD ($7 MIL)

1. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1) – actions up to $250k or

13.501(a) – actions up to $7million, I hereby determine that the parts for our Main Propulsion Engine Turbocharger (ABB VTR501-2P, Serial # 363140, Specification F5T39,4IICA350W14Z/A20), listed on PR MAPR61521000024 is available from only one source, and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated below. There are no substitutes available.

2. This acquisition is restricted to the following source:

Company: ABB Inc.

Company Address: 1460 Livingston Ave., North Brunswick, NJ 08902 Company Point of Contact and Phone Number: Paul Forte, North American Sales Manager, Tel: 973-306-8396, email: paul.forte@us.abb.com.

3. The Main Propulsion Engine Turbocharger (ABB VTR501-2P, Serial # 363140, Specification

F5T39,4IICA350W14Z/A20) parts, and are required to be delivered no later than March 15, 2021.

The Parts consist of the following:

Item Material Number Description Qty

1 HTLT410381P0001 SEALING BUSH WITH GROOVES 3

2 TLT 405580P0001 SEALING BUSH 3

3 TL 401262P0001 SEALING BUSH 3

4 CPEX214471R0002 CPEX BEARING ASSEMBLY CS VTR500-32-W34-R 3

5 CPEX313427R0002 CPEX BEARING ASSEMBLY TS VTR500-38-W-R 3

6 CPEX318408R0005 CPEX PUMP ASSEMBLY, CS 3

7 CPEX318408R0011 CPEX PUMP ASSEMBLY, TS 3

8 TLT 405618P0001 GASKET FOR BEARING COVER 6

4. Specific characteristics of the Main Propulsion Engine Turbocharger (ABB VTR501-2P, Serial # 363140, Specification F5T39,4IICA350W14Z/A20) parts that limit the availability to a sole source are engineered compatibility with the MaK 6M601 Engine, exacting part dimensions and tolerances, material composition, part origin traceability to the OEM and ABS Type Approval. Only this suggested source can furnish the requirements, to the exclusion of other sources, because only they hold the engineering design and material knowledge along with ABS Type Approval.

5. Check and fill in all that are applicable:

The material or service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with the systems presently installed. The current equipment is a Main Propulsion Engine Turbocharger, (ABB VTR501-2P, Serial # 363140, Specification F5T39,4IICA350W14Z/A20) and the new parts must connect/interface with the existing system exactly with regard to engineering design dimensions, material composition and durability.

A patent, copyright, proprietary data, or licensing agreement limits competition. The proprietary data are described as follows:

This specific ABB VTR501-2P, Serial # 363140, Specification F5T39,4IICA350W14Z/A20 Turbocharger contains parts and materials designed specifically for operation on our main propulsion engine.

These are "direct replacement" parts/components for existing equipment.

Other information to support a sole-source buy:

The governing Classification Society, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), requires that only original equipment manufacturers (OEM) parts be used.

CERTIFICATION

I certify that statements checked and information provided above are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The facts of this acquisition preclude the use of full and open competition.

______________ ____________ _ 10/19/2021 Matt O’Donnell Date Port Engineer/Surveyor

11/4/2020 TINA M. GILLESPIE-LUCAS Date Contracting Officer tina.gillespielucas Tina M. Gillespie-Lucas