Redacted JandA Memo.pdf

Date: 01/04/2021

MEMORANDUM

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): N21323-0351-S438

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

____13 INCH ELECTRIC HORIZONTAL BLASTER MACHINE DUST BIN S460 STEEL SHOT

BAG (50LBS) SG-STEEL GRIT BAG (50LBS) SPARE PARTS KIT -350E W/BDC66 FILTERS

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

__________04 MAR 2021 _________________________________________________

c) its intended use.

________BLASTER Machine will be used by Deck team to maximize deck preservation and maintenance. ____________________________________________________________________

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

___BLASTRAC NA Inc. _________________________________________________________

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

ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. _____ 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.

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

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.

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. __X___ 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. _____ 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. Only the suggested source can provide the same model that the Deck Department is using. Changing to a different model or equivalent will add more delays in accomplishing deck preservation.

i. Identify Make / Model Number(s): Blastrac NA Inc. Part Number 350E

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model: USNS JOHN ERICSSON, USNS

TIPPECANOE, USNS EMORY S LAND, USNS FRANK CABLE, USNS AMEILA EARHART,

USNS MATTHEW PERRY.

c. ___X__ 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. There is no other known who can provide quick and easy access to provide the services and material within reasonable time. Providing a different model or equitant will add more training time and adjustment for a different model and cause delays on deck preservation.

i. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment: 350E 13IN Horizontal Blaster._____________________________________________________

ii. Describe how the equipment must be compatible with the existing configuration.

The existing machine has been in use for a long time and changing to a different brand or equivalent will add more training time for and delays in Deck preservation by the Deck Department.

d. _XX__ OTHER:

MSC does not have manufacturing and technical information required to evaluate and determine whether non-OEM components and replacement parts offered are equivalent to the OEM components and replacement parts. Only approved OEM parts are authorized to be installed to meet safety requirements on this highly sophisticated equipment. The OEM rep has access to provide parts and technical data / drawings from the original manufacturer, as required to properly repair and maintain the equipment.

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 t he 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: _________________________________________

IV. ANTICIPATED DOLLAR VALUE OF PROCURMENT: ______________________