Single Source Justification Template NNSY Locomotive Rental-REDACTED.pdf

DON SAP SINGLE SOURCE (NNSY LOCOMOTIVE RENTAL)

AUG 2018

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

ACQUISITION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

I. BACKGROUND:

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, 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, as 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:

NAVFAC MID ATLANTIC requests the contractor to deliver a train railcar mover locomotive to Norfolk Naval Ship Yard (NNSY) to support shipbuilding, overhaul and nuclear refueling operations inside the controlled industrial area (CIA) of the shipyard. NNSY’s current locomotive is going out for overhaul for the next 11 months at a contractor starting 06/01/2023.

This locomotive is used to move oversize, heavy loads and nuclear cask cars in and around the piers. NNSY is required to move cars around the shipyard to support all ship operations. Though market research a railcar mover locomotive was determined to be sufficient to move train cars and loads at the shipyard and meet the minimum needs of the yard. The railcar mover locomotive has the ability to drive on roads using wheels with tires and move large loads on rail tracks. The unit will be needed until NNSYs current locomotive is returned to service.

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

COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:

A. ___ ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE (select all that apply):

1. ___ RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes in the item or service required.

[Explain what rights are restricted, why the restrictive rights make the required item or service available from only one source, and why another company could not satisfy the Government’s need.]

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.

3. ___ OTHER REASONS. Other reason not identified above. Provide details on mission impact if requirement is not solicited from only one source.

B. _X_ BRAND NAME. Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

Other brands of railcar movers were considered, but only Shuttlewagon NVX8040 Rail Car

Mover is able to meet the needs outlined in the Statement of Work to be able to move oversize and overweight cars without using weight transfer method of movement AND meet the. The contractor is the local distributor for shuttle wagon.

C. _X_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 bids or proposals.

Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in a work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine processing time would result in injury to the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above item/service is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:

1. Date on which the requirement was first identified:

02/22/2023

2. Required delivery date/period of performance:

06/01/2023 to 04/30/2024

3. Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required:

The railcar mover is needed to move nuclear material around the shipyard in a special DODX railcar. The rail car weighs in excess 150 ton and can only be moved by rail. In addition, NNSY needs to be able to move railcars around the base to support shipbuilding, overhaul, nuclear refueling and decommissioning operations for the next 11 months while their navy owned locomotive is expected to be overhauled.

4. If appropriate, include any additional pertinent information.

IV. CERTIFICATIONS/APPROVALS:

Technical / Requirements 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.

Signature Name(Printed) / Phone # Date

Contracting Officer Approval

I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature Name (Printed) Date