SSJ Habititability MOD_Redacted.pdf

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Date: 04/25/2024

MEMORANDUM

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): _______________________________________________

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

a) The name of the required source or brand name

Procure ten each 14 W LUMINAIRE, LED, 1400, 2FT.DIFFUSED LENS 120V, IP52, DAMPA-STYLE-

PARALLEL, RECESS MTD PART NUMBER FRD220-PLHN

b) The required delivery date is 30 DEC 2024

c) Its intended use.

Intent use is to support habitability lighting modification (TAO-205-0049) USNS EARL WARREN PSA availability

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

Galco Industrial Electronics

Phone: 248-336-4510

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.

a. Explain what is subject to the restrictive rights.

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Galco Industrial Electronics is OEM distributer of Pauluhn Meridian lighting and is required by drawing 320-86157226 to support Earl Warren habitability lighting modification.

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

2. x_____ 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.

Galco Industrial Electronics is OEM distributer of Pauluhn Meridian lighting required by drawing 320-86157226 to support Earl Warren habitability lighting modification. Lighting must meet ABS and USCG requirements

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.)

Galco Industrial Electronics

3. OTHER REASON:

a. ___x__ Habitability requirement. The required items are to provide for proper illumination of habitability spaces

b. _X____ 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): Galco Industrial Electronics

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

_TAO 205, TAO 206 & TAO-207

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:

Galco Industrial Electronics PART number FRD220-PLHN

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

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Parts must be manufacture parts and must provide exact fit, and meet the required ABS USCG requirements

d. OTHER:

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 04/11/2024

b. Required delivery date: No later than 12/30/2024

c. If the difference between a. and b. is more than one week, explain the delay in submitting The requirement.

Researching source that meets the certification requirements of ABS and USCG

d. Estimated production lead-time: _10-12 weeks /Ready to be shipped immediately

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.)

Require delivery is to meet shipping requirements and to support upcoming PSA with on hand GFM

f. CASREP Number: ___NA

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.

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Contracting Officer / Date