SSJ Sliding Water Tight Door_Redacted.pdf

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Date: __30 May 2022__________

MEMORANDUM

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): _N4098B21614004_______________________________________

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

ADVANTEC Manufacturing USA, Inc. This item describes procurement source of materials for USNS JOHN L CANLEY (T-ESB 6) to be used to execute T-ALT ESB-15-002 Sliding Water Tight Door.

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

FY23 22May – 18Sep2023

c) its intended use.

Procurement of Sliding Water Tight Door to be installed on USNS JOHN L CANLEY (T-ESB 6) machinery room to pump room.

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

__ Advantec Manufacturing USA__________________________________________

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

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a. Explain what is subject to the restrictive rights.

ADVANTEC is the manufacturer of the ABS approved Water Tight Door for use on ESB Class Ships. The system is controlled by proprietary software that only a manufacturer's authorized representative has access and compatible diagnostic tools. The system requires special diagnostic equipment and training which is not available without an OEM representative. Restrictive rights include access to business sensitive technical manuals, drawings and the ability to procure parts directly from the O.E.M. ___________

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

____________ Advantec Manufacturing USA _______________________

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.

i. Identify Make / Model Number(s): ADVANTEC MANUFACTURING USA

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

USS LEWIS B PULLER (TESB 3), USS HERSHEL WILLIAMS (TESB 4)

and USS MIGUEL KEITH (T ESB 5)

c. _X__ FORM, FIT, AND FUNCTION: Item is direct replacement parts / components for

3 Ver 2.0 (01 June 2018) existing equipment and must be compatible in terms of form, fit, and function with existing equipment / configurations.

i. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment:

Make: Advantec Manufacturing USA, Model: USA-1046-36 // USA-1046-17-7TH-

DR // USA-1046-18-7TH-DR ___

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

In order to maintain consistency across the class for installation and logistics the same model of Water Tight Door and Controllers is required to be procured from the same Manufacturer. This Water Tight Door and controller is the approved model by ABS for installation on ESBs and maintains the class certification for Safety.

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: _________________

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

d. Estimated production lead time: ______________________________

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.)

_________Flight deck is decertified for mission until repairs are made. Repairs cannot be made without parts availability.

f. CASREP Number: _______________________________

IV. ANTICIPATED DOLLAR VALUE OF PROCURMENT: __

V. CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS:

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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.