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Date: 04/11/2024

MEMORANDUM

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): _N32205

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.

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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 habitability furnishing as listed from TURNBULL LLC

b) The required delivery date is 30 DEC 2024

c) Its intended use.

Intent use is to support habitability modification onboard USNS EARL WARREN TAO-207 PSA availability

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

TURNBULL LLC

3100 VIONA AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21230

Phone: 410) 789-1700

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IS BASED

ON THE FOLLOWING, (select all that apply):

____ _ only one responsible source (select all that apply):

___ __ 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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STURNBULL LLC OEM design and manufacture TAO-205 class furnishing to exact fit as required by drawing 600-8615734

b. If drawings are included, who is identify as “owning” the drawings Stryten Energy?

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.

STURNBULL LLC is the only authorized OEM to provide the required furnishing to fit the TAO 205 Class of ship as mandated by drawing 600-8615734

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.)

Stryten Energy LLC

OTHER REASON:

___x__ Provide required and authorized shipboard furnishing

_____ 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.

Identify Make / Model Number(s): _ TURNBULL LLC

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

_USNS John Lewis TAO-205 (new construction install)

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:

This is new construction install (no existing)

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: _120-150 days after ARO

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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