SSJ JLC Lube Oil Testing Material_CHASE redacted.docx

Date: 09 August 2022

MEMORANDUM

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): 1301029271_______________________________________________

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

This item describes procurement source of materials for T-ESB 6 to be used for Lube Oil Quality Management and Testing various ship’s systems.

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

_________FY22 December 2022____________________

c) its intended use.

________Lube Oil Quality Management and Testing __

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

A. __X__ Only one responsible source (select all that apply):

1. __X__ 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.

CHASE DEFENSE. is the manufacturer for the Lube Oil Testing Materials used on ESB Class Vessels and ALL other MSC vessels. In order to maintain proper system operation and functionality only OEM materials from CHASE DEFENSE are to be procured and used for Lube Oil Quality Management and Testing.

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

CHASE DEFENSE.

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.

a. Identify the OEM and explain the circumstances surrounding why the item or service is only available from the OEM.

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.)

3. _X___ OTHER REASON:

a. _____ CRITICAL SHIP EQUIPMENT: The required item is critical ship equipment, the failure of which poses a hazard to the ship, the crew or the environment.

i. SMS Procedure Number: ___________________________

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.

USS LEWIS B PULLER (TESB 3), USS HERSHEL WILLIAMS (TESB 4) and USS MIGUEL KEITH (T ESB 5

i. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment:

MAKE: CHASE DEFENSE Model: Multiple

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

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: ____________________

b. Required delivery date / Period of Performance: _________________

d. Estimated production lead time: ______________________________

f. CASREP Number: _______________________________

IV. ANTICIPATED DOLLAR VALUE OF PROCURMENT:

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