Redated SSJ.docx

Date: 26 AUG 2024

MEMORANDUM

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

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): N29001-4209-S380

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

9 LINE ITEMS COMPONENTS OF CARGO REFRIGERATION PLANT

a) the name of the required source or brand name

TRIDENT MARITIME SYSTEMS LLC

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

28 JUNE 2025

c) its intended use.

PARTS WILL SUPPORT NO.1 A/C PLANT CHILLER/CONDENSER LIQUID CHILLER UNIT. 3-WAY DIVERTING VALVE WILL SUPPORT CARGO HOLD 3 MIXING VALVE

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

TRIDENT MARITIME SYSTEMS LLC

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.

Ver 2.0 (01 July 2018)

a. Explain what is subject to the restrictive rights.

TRIDENT MARITIME SYSTEMS OWNS THE PROPRIETARY RIGHTS TO THE DRAWING OF THE MATERIAL.

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

TRIDENT MARITIME SYSTEMS LLC

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: 10.6-002-01-AKE

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):

LIQUID CHILLER UNIT MODEL NO: P691643800

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

T-AKE 1-14

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:

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

d. X OTHER:

COMMSCINST 4490.1 states the policy for use of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and non-OEM parts and service for critical and non-critical shipboard systems and equipment for Military Sealift Command (MSC) ships. The risk associated with using the OEM parts and service is inherently lower than using non-OEM parts and service, as demonstrated by historical experience. Relying on the OEM to provide parts and service for the maintenance and repair of our critical ship systems and equipment is in the best interest of MSC, even when the cost for these parts and service are more expensive. MSC does not have manufacturing and technical information required to evaluate and determine whether non-OEM components and replacement parts are equivalent to the OEM components and replacement parts

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: 6/1/2023 8:24:49 PM

b. Required delivery date / Period of Performance: 28 JUNE 2025

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: 24 WEEKS

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:

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.