Redacted Use Of Other Than Full and Open Memo.pdf

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Date: 9 MAY 2023

MEMORANDUM

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): 1301082662

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

SIMS PUMP VALVE COMPANY

1314 PARK AVENUE

HOBOKEN, NJ 07030

POC: JOHN KOZEL

PHONE: (201) 792-0600

E-MAIL: simspump@aol.com

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

30 SEPTEMBER 2023

c) its intended use.

Provide SIMSITE Composite repair parts for the Main Condenser Salt Water Circulating Pumps onboard the T-AH Class Vessels.

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

SIMS PUMP VALVE COMPANY

1314 PARK AVENUE

HOBOKEN, NJ 07030

POC: JOHN KOZEL

PHONE: (201) 792-0600

E-MAIL: simspump@aol.com

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):

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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.

SIMS Pump Valve Company is the OEM for SIMSITE Composite Material and holds all rights to Technical Data and Material.

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

SIMS PUMP VALVE COMPANY

1314 PARK AVENUE

HOBOKEN, NJ 07030

POC: JOHN KOZEL

PHONE: (201) 792-0600

E-MAIL: simspump@aol.com

2. X EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or their authorized distributors or technical representatives for the OEM.

a. Identify the OEM and explain the circumstances surrounding why the item or service is only available from the OEM.

SIMS PUMP VALVE COMPANY

1314 PARK AVENUE

HOBOKEN, NJ 07030

POC: JOHN KOZEL

PHONE: (201) 792-0600

E-MAIL: simspump@aol.com

Sims Pump Valve Company is the OEM for SIMSITE Composite Material and holds all rights to Technical Data and Materials.

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-

b. X STANDARDIZATION / BRAND NAME: Per MSC s standardization initiative, needs for additional units or replacement items.

i. Identify Make / Model Number(s):

MAIN CONDENSER SALT WATER CIRCULATING PUMPS

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

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USNS Mercy (T-AH 19)

USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)

iii. 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. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment:

MAIN CONDENSER SALT WATER CIRCULATING PUMPS

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

SIMSITE Repair parts are used to ensure the proper fit, quality and reliability of Main Salt Water Circulating Pumps which provide cooling for the Main Propulsion Condenser onboard the T-AH Class Vessels

c. 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: $ 90,000