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Date: 2/3/2023

MEMORANDUM

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): _PR 1301058301

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

Joiner Door, i.e. Trident Maritime.

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

RDD: 5/13/2023

c) its intended use.

These fumetight door comprise a ships safety critical A-0 Boundary to protect the escape trunks from the pumproom from gases and fumes during a fire.

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

Trident Maritime 5690 Three Notched Rd, Suite 200, Crozet, VA 22932-3173

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

ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. _XX 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.

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

2. XX 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.

The OEM is Joiner Door owned by Trident Maritime Systems.

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.)

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:

b. XX 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):

a. JOINER DOOR, STEEL, A-0 FIRE CLASS, FUMETIGHT, RHR SWING, C.O. 30”W X 73-3/4”H, LH, SILL HEIGHT 4”, CLOSER (K-850), LOCK

(CD-5600) COMPT: ESCAPE TRUNK, FR 37/38, 21'0 OFF CL STBD

b. JOINER DOOR, STEEL, A-0 FIRE CLASS, FUMETIGHT, LHR SWING, C.O. 30”W X 73-3/4”H, LH, SILL HEIGHT 4”, CLOSER (K-850), LOCK

(CD-5600) COMPT: ESCAPE TRUNK, FR 37/38, 21'0 OFF CL PORT

c. JOINER DOOR, STEEL, A-0 FIRE CLASS, FUMETIGHT, LHR SWING, C.O. 30”W X 73-3/4”H, LH, SILL HEIGHT 4”, CLOSER (K-850), LOCK

(CD-5600) COMPT: ESCAPE TRUNK, FR 38/39, 21'0 OFF CL STBD

d. JOINER DOOR, STEEL, A-0 FIRE CLASS, FUMETIGHT, RHR SWING, C.O. 30”W X 73-3/4”H, LH, SILL HEIGHT 4”, CLOSER (K-850), LOCK

(CD-5600) COMPT: ESCAPE TRUNK, FR 38/39, 21'0 OFF CL PORT

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

All TAO 187 Class Vessels