Redacted SSJ Hose McCann Parts.pdf

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Date: 6/8/2024

MEMORANDUM

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): _N4099B41654009

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

Hose McCann Communications is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the Shore

Telephone Connection materials for USNS ROBERT E SIMANEK (T-ESB 7) T-ALT ESB-15-

059.

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

3 March 2025

c) its intended use.

Installation of Shore Telephone Connection Expansion on T-ESB 7

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

Hose McCann Communications

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

ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. X Only one responsible source (select all that apply):

1. X 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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Hose McCann Communications is the only known source for marine interior communications systems including but not limited to General alarm Systems, Voice powered

Systems, Sound Powered Telephones, Intercom Systems and Digital telephone Solutions for use on ESB Class Ships. The system is controlled by proprietary software that only a manufacturer's authorized representative has access and compatible diagnostic tools. The system requires special diagnostic equipment and training which is not available without an

OEM representative. Restrictive rights include access to business sensitive technical manuals, drawings and the ability to procure parts directly from the O.E.M.

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

Hose McCann Communications

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. X 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): Make: Hose McCann Communications, Model: 865-03 // T6-AAVM8-CF.

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

USS LEWIS B PULLER (TESB 3), USS HERSHEL WILLIAMS (TESB 4)

and USS MIGUEL KEITH (T ESB 5) and USS JOHN CANLEY ESB-6.

c. _X FORM, FIT, AND FUNCTION: Item is direct replacement parts / components for

3 Ver 2.0 (01 June 2018) existing equipment and must be compatible in terms of form, fit, and function with existing equipment / configurations.

i. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment:

Make: Hose McCann Communications, Model: 865-03 // 9500T9-EVC20

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

As per the Expeditionary Sea Base Interface Control document, it is stated that the internal alarm system for the class is Hose McCann, so the new equipment needs to interface with the current system. In addition, In order to maintain consistency across the class for installation and logistics the same model of Shore Telephone Connection are required to be procured from the same Manufacturer.

d. OTHER:

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:

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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.