Redacted Use of Other Than Full and Open Memo - 25Q2224-2_Redacted.pdf

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This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) memo dated 2/18/2025 for the procurement of a Quincy Compressor Model QSI-50 Rotary Air Compressor for the USNS MEDGAR EVERS (T-AKE-13) under the simplified acquisition threshold.

The justification cites multiple reasons for sole source procurement: Quincy Compressor owns proprietary rights to the drawings and will only sell direct or through authorized distributors; the compressor is critical ship equipment whose failure poses hazards; it meets MSC's standardization initiative for T-AKE class vessels; and it must maintain form, fit and function compatibility as a direct one-to-one replacement for the existing Ships Service Air Compressor (T-ALT 563). The required delivery date is 9/30/2025. The procurement is associated with drawing 8615548 and SMS Procedure 7.1-007-ALL. The dollar value has been redacted from the document.

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1 Ver 2.0 (01 July 2018) 1 Ver 2.0 (01 July 2018)

Date: 2/18/2025

MEMORANDUM

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): 1301218430

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: Valves

a) the name of the required source or brand name

QUINCY COMPRESSOR MODEL QSI-50

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

09/30/2025

c) its intended use.

Required to replace existing Ships Service Air Compressor (T-ALT 563).

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

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.

Only Quincy Compressor owns the proprietary rights to the drawings of the material.

They will only sell direct or to authorized distributors.

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

All drawings are owned by Quincy Compressor

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. X 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: 7.1-007-ALL, Redlines

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): Quincy Compressor QSI-50 Rotary Air Compressor

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

T-AKE CLASS

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.

i. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment: QUINCY COMPRESSOR

MODEL QSI-50

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

These items/parts are a one-to-one swap and maintain current configuration.

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d. X OTHER:

Required material for T-alt TAKE1-19-563 according to drawing 8615548

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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 the 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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