SAP Justification Siemens.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) FAR 13.106-1(b)

SOLICITATIONS MAY BE LIMITED TO ONE SOURCE ONLY IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT ONLY ONE SOURCE IS REASONABLY AVAILABLE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SUPPORTED WITH FULL JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE FROM THE CUSTOMER. WHEN THE CUSTOMER DESCRIBES AN ITEM WITH A PURCHASE DESCRIPTION WHICH LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY TO ONE SOURCE, THE JUSTIFICATION MUST EXPLAIN WHY THE ITEM IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENT. STATEMENTS SUCH AS "ONLY KNOWN SOURCE" OR "ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN MEET THE REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE" ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE. Do not use marketing language in this document. Language such as "This company has made its mark," "This company is.recognized as industry's best,• and "This company is the leader ln ..• • 1s unacceptable.

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION PROJECT/TASK

NUMBER NUMBER

PR# 2121411QW4281 TEWEM04

ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Over Micro• Purchase Threshold, but up lo the SAT)

IDENTIFICATION OF THE AGENCY AND THE CONTRACTING OFFICE, AND SPECIFIC IDENTIFICATION OF THE DOCUMENT AS A • JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION." PLEASE CITE THE

AUTHORITY AND TYPE OF JUSTIFICATION.

U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown Procurement Office is purchasing one SIEMENS Programmable Logic Controller Networked System through WESCO, the only authorized Siemens distributor in the State of Virginia. under a JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, pursuant to FAR Subpart 6.3, whereby "Only one Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements" in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.302-1.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE.

Provide one networked Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) system which duplicates the system on our newest cutters as a Machinery Control & Monitoring System (MCMS) on the National Security Cutter (NSC} and on the newest cutter, the Offshore Patrol Boat (OPC}. The networked system will include: S7-400H PLC System with Redundant Controllers and Power Supply;

ET200M Remote 10 Drops 1-3; Profinet/Profibus Components; ET200M Remote 10 Drop Y-Link; Valve Actuators; Panel Shop and cabling. System will be installed as a Siemens PLC System with Redundant Configuration Controllers that are Fiber Optic connected. System will have an RTU with simulated inputs/outputs attached. The system will have Ethernet switches with cables to the graphic terminal. System will have a Y-Link complete system monitoring/controlling three valve actuators. All systems will have programs loaded and operational.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.

Siemens S7 network system are installed on the NSC and OPC. WESCO is the sole source distributer of Siemens products in the Region and have the capability and facilities to construct, test and install lhe network trainer.

A DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT QUOTATIONS OR OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY

POTENTIAL SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE (INCLUDE YOUR MARKET RESEARCH EFFORTS HERE}.

Research was conducted; however, the Siemens systems that are currently in use could not be replicated by any other vendors.

This is an exact replica training aid to mirror the MCMS network system installed throughout the Coast Guard Fleet. This will relive any ambiguity for training and mission execution on the following operational units: CGC BERTOHOLF, CGC WAESCHE, CGC STRATON, CGC HAMILTON, CGC JAMES, CGC MONROE, CGC KIMBALL, CGC MIDGET, CGC STONE, CGC ARGUS, CGC CHASE, CGC INGHAM, CGC RUSH; and, future builds of CGC CALHOUN, CGC FRIEDMAN, CGC PICKERING, CGC ICARUS, CGC ACTIVE, CGC DILIGENCE, CGC ALERT, CGC VIGILANT, CGC RELIANCE.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES.

A Job Task analysis (JTA) was completed on the EM04 PLC Course, which recommended upgrading the curriculum to provide instruction/training on the Siemens network system installed on Coast Guard Cutters.

EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

The requested equipment is proprietary to Siemens.

PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY

BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.

None at this time.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER CODE TELEPHONE DATE

TEW/EM NUMBER

09/13/2021

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER CODE TELEPHONE DATE

P&C

NUMBER

09/16/2021

SFCO

August 2020