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Date: JULY 22 2021

MEMORANDUM

Ref: (a) USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN (T-AKE 12) PR Number(s): N2900112034057

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

WARTSILA DEFENSE INC

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

RDD SEPT 30 2021, PER OF PERF. SEPT 20 – DEC 4 2021

c) its intended use.

REQUIRED FOR THE RUDDER STOCK REPLACEMENT / SHAFTING OF THE MCLEAN FOR THE 10 YR ROH –DRY DOCK

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

A. __X___ BRAND NAME SOLE 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.

WARTSILA DEFENSE HOLDS THE PROPRIETARY DWG AND THE MACHINE TOLERANCE INFORMATION TO PROPERLY MATE WITH WARTSILA’S DEEP SEA SEAL.

b. If drawings are included, who is identified as “owning” the drawings. WARTSILA 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. __X__ 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: 10.6-002-ALL

· Describe how it applies to the critical piece of equipment: THE RUDDER-STEERING SYSTEM IS A CRITICAL PROPULSION AND NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM. OEM PARTS FROM WARTSILA IN THE REFURBISHMENT OF THE RUDDER STOCK IS CRITICAL AND INSTALLATION BY WARTSILA.

ii.

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): WARTSILA DEFENSE/WLP001326-033

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

THE ENTIRE TAKE CLASS SHIP; SHIP’S 1-14.

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:

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.

Requester Signature / Date

Level Higher (Suppo / SPE / ASPE) / Date

Contract Specialist / Date

Contracting Officer / Date 3 Ver 2.0 (01 July 2018)