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Date: 20 OCT 2020

MEMORANDUM

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): N2152493104001

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

SEMT PIELSTICK/ALSTHOM-ATLANTIQUE (FAIRBANKS MORSE / MOTOR SERVICES HUGO STAMP

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

22 MARCH 2021

c) its intended use.

2021 USNS ERICSSON T-AO 194 ROH/DD 24K PORT MAIN ENGINE OVERHAUL

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

MOTOR SERVICES HUGO STAMP, 3190 SW 4TH AVE, FT LAUDERDALE FL 33315

FAIRBANKS MORSE ENGINES, 701 WHITE AVE, BELOIT, WI 53511

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

ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

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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.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT OWN OR HAVE THE RIGHTS TO THE DETAILED

DRAWINGS TO FABRICATE THE REQUIRED PARTS.

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

ALSTHOM-ATLANTIQUE/SEMT PIELSTICK IS LISTED AS THE MANUFACTURER

ON THE TECHNICAL MANUAL T9233-AF-MMC-010

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. ☐ 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: 10.6-002-AO – IDENTIFICATION OF CRITICAL

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EQUIPMENT AND T-AO CRITICAL EQUIPMENT LIST, PORT/STBD MAIN

ENGINE AS L-4. THE LOSS OF THE MAIN ENGINES WOULD RESULT IN

THE LOSS OF PROPULSION AND MISSION READINESS.

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.

i. Identify Make / Model Number(s): COLT PIELSTICK 4.2V570 ENGINE, ALSTHOM-ATLANTIQUE SEMT

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

ALL FIFTEEN (15) T-AO’S …I.E. T-AO 187 TO 204

c. ☐ 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.

i. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment:

SEMT/COLT PIELSTICK PC 4.2V570

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

TO MAINTAIN ABS AND USCG CERTIFICATIONS AND OEM MANUFACTURER

WARRANTY, UTILIZATION OF ONLY OEM MATERIALS ARE ALLOWABLE.

USE OF NON-OEM MATERIALS WOULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A C-4 CASREP.

d. ☐ OTHER:

USE OF NON-OEM MATERIALS COULD RESULT IN ADDITIONAL

ENGINEERING COSTS AND VESSEL DOWN TIME DUE TO REQUIRED

APPROVALS FROM OEM/ABS/USCG TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION OF

VESSEL PROPULSION 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:

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c. If the difference between a. and b. is more than one week, explain the delay in submitting the requirement.

d.

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.

IV.

V. CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS:

Technical / Requirement Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Estimated production lead time:

CASREP Number:

ANTICIPATED DOLLAR VALUE OF PROCUREMENT: