SPMYM219Q2071_Redacted_J&A.pdf

DLA Maritime Puget Sound Justification For Other Than Full And Open Competition Over $250K (May 21, 2018)

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION OVER $250K

SPMYM219Q2071

1. Contracting Agency and Activity: Defense Logistics Agency – Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

2. The action being approved is the acquisition of supplies on other than a full and open competition basis. Award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 12 and 13.5 in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901.

3. The supplies required to meet the using activity’s needs are described as follows:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION NSN/P/N QUANTITY EST. VALUE AMSC

Scheuerle Power Pack Unit Z180DE05 2 Spare Parts Kit P-15720 2 Tool Kit 64221184 2 Cable Remote Control 50000477-S02 2 Wireless Remote Control 50000391 2

TOTAL

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) Code 700 is receiving used Scheuerle Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMT) (58,000 lbs. 29 ft. L x 6 ft. H x 8 ft. W) from Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NSY) as part of a previous NAVSEA agreement, upon the completion of the moored training ship conversion. This equipment will be used to replace the aging and failing El-Pars heavy lift equipment currently used in propeller shaft work for both the Ohio Class Submarines and Aircraft Carriers at the PSNS facility.

Per original communications, PSNS intends to primarily use the SPMTs as individual units, and does not intend to couple them together. PSNS is currently only receiving 2 Power Pack Units (PPU) (16,000 lbs., 11 ft. L x 4 ft. H x 8 ft W) from Norfolk NSY to operate a total of 5 SPMTs. Additional PPUs are being requested to support full and effective use of equipment to enable shipyard operations in multiple dry-docks simultaneously.

Scheuerle SPMTS are specific equipment that has specific power requirements and connections to be properly and safely operated. The Scheuerle PPUs are designed to interface with the SPMTs in a way that supports all functionality of the equipment and are required for operations and proper safety measures, software, and power requirements. The design criteria for the PPUs is proprietary to Scheuerle.

As the information is proprietary, engineering cannot confirm whether any other manufactured PPUs would properly operate the SPMT without risk of injury to personnel or damage to equipment. Only Scheuerle PPUs are guaranteed to interface safely and properly with the Scheuerle SPMTs.

This acquisition:

[X] will not include an option.

The total estimated dollar value of this acquisition (inclusive of any option) is

4. The acquisition is restricted to the only source(s) of supply known to have the capability of furnishing the required supplies. Source(s) are:

Manufacturer: Scheuerle Fahrzeugfabrik Gmbh, Ohringer Strasse 16 D-74629 Pfedelbach Germany

US Supplier: Transport Systems & Products Inc. (CAGE CODE 4N3S7) SB/SDB/WOSB Concern 51 Tokeneke Rd, Darien CT 06820

DLA Maritime Puget Sound Justification For Other Than Full And Open Competition Over $250K (May 21, 2018)

5. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is:

[X] 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1) - Available from only one or a limited number of sources.

6. The use of the authority cited above is based on:

Only one responsible source and no other type of supply will satisfy agency requirements.

7. Efforts to ensure that offers are solicited from as many sources as practicable are:

[ ] The acquisition will be synopsized and any firm requesting a solicitation copy will be provided one.

[ ] Manufacturers of similar products identified in the market survey will be solicited.

[X] Dealers of the manufacturers will be solicited.

[ ] Other (Explain): ______________________.

8. Market Research:

Information found during market research disclosed that Scheuerle invented the SPMTs in the 1980s, which are widely used in shipbuilding, the oil and gas industry and many other sectors. According to the Scheuerle website, 90% of all transports over 5,000 tons are performed on SPMT vehicles made by Scheuerle. The SPMTS to be sent to PSNS from Norfolk NSY are over 58,000 lbs.

The required PPU units, control units, and spare parts are an integral sub-component of existing government furnished equipment. Scheuerle PPU technical information is proprietary to Scheuerle. The SPMT manufacturer has no authorized third party construction of the PPU sub-component. In addition, as noted in paragraph 10 below, the posting of a sources sought notice did not produce any response from interested vendors. Therefore, based on market research conducted by the both the PSNS personnel and DLA contracting personnel, no suitable third-party manufacturers or vendors of matching equipment for Scheuerle PPUs and accessories were found.

The required items meet the definition of commercial items at FAR 2.101.

9. Additional facts supporting other than full and open competition are:

[X] Based upon the technical certification on file, technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The data presently available reflects the minimum needs of the Government.

10. A listing of sources, if any, indicating an interest in the acquisition are:

A sources sought notice was posted to the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website on 26 Jun 2019 with a response date of 02 Jul 2019. No responses were received from vendors expressing an interest in this acquisition.

11. The actions being taken to overcome barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisitions are made are:

There is only one (1) authorized manufacturer/authorized US dealer for this equipment and supplies;

therefore, only the manufacturer or their authorized dealer is expected to respond to this solicitation.

Should another source potential source emerge, DLA Maritime Puget Sound and Code 700 will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

DLA Maritime Puget Sound Justification For Other Than Full And Open Competition Over $250K (May 21, 2018)

COMPETITION ADVOCATE

I have reviewed and approve this Justification $700,000 to $13,500,000, or if above $13,500,000, hereby recommends that this Justification be approved:

X___________________ __________________ ___________ Signature Name and Title Phone Date

HEAD OF THE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

I have reviewed and approve this Justification $93,000,000 or below.

X___________________ __________________ ___________ Signature Name and Title Phone Date