Sole Source Determination_Redacted.pdf

MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD (MFR)

(This is only applicable to acquisitions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($250,000). Acquisition using

FAR Subpart 13.5 shall follow the special documentation requirements at FAR 13.501.)

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISffiON THRESHOLD

JML # 42754750

I. BACKGROUND:

Contractor will provide all tooling, equipment, replacement parts called out in the scope of work, as well as freight transportation to and from contractor's location necessary to complete an overhaul for One American Compressor

Universal High Packs. During FY 2018 the shipyard requested a complete machine overhaul on One American Compressor which is pa1t of the OEM manufactures preventive maintenance cycle. This service contract is requested in order to overhaul/refurbish the existing machine asset to extend the useful life of this equipment instead of replacing the original asset at a cost savings to the Federal Government of approximatelyllllllllllllll for a new compressor.

1. FAR 13 .106-1 (b )(I )(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting

Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer detennines that the circwnstances 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 po1tion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

COMPLETE FACTORY REBUILD PERFORMED BY OEM MANUFACTURER AMERICAN COMPRESSOR

COMPANY FOR 1EAAMERICAN COMPRESSOR ASSET#4523Al6379ALPHA: BUZ, MODEL: 55H75/DSIN:

180127-1

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

2. _X_ EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS. The item or service is only available from the Original

Equipment Manufactw·er (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

AMERICAN COMPRESSOR COMPANY is THE OEM MANUFACTURER. WITH REFERENCE TO THESE

UNIVERSAL HIGHPACKS, AMERICAN COMPRESSOR COMPANY IS THE ONLY AUTHORIZED SERVICE

AGENCY TO PERFORM MAJOR REPAIRS AND OVERHAULS (REBUILDS) ON MODEL 55H75 HIGHPACKS.

THEIR FACILITY CONTAINS ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT PARTS, TOOLING, MACHINING AND SERVICE

See FAR 2.01 and 3.104

Last Updated: Jan 2025

TECHNICIANS SPECIFICALLY TRAINED TO PERFORM WORK NECESSARY TO RETURN HIGHPACKS TO

NEW STANDARD TOLERANCES.

B. _ BRAND NAME. Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, pa1ticular to one manufacturer.

IV. CERTIFICATIONS/APPROVALS:

A. 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.

Typed or Printed Name Technical Representative Signature

B. Contracting Officer Determination: Based upon the rational contained herein the Contracting

Officer herby detennines that the circumstances of the contract action de.em only one source reasonably available IAW FAR 13.106-I(b)(I)(i).

Typed or Printed Name Contracting Officer Signature

See FAR 2.01 and 3.104

Last Updated: Jan 2025