TSSOM FY22 Main Engine Inspections Brand Name Justification.pdf

BRAND NAME REQUIREMENT JUSTIFICATION

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES/SERVICES REQUIRED

This requirement is for Engine Inspection and Repair Services for the Training Ship State of Maine.

2. JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLICITING A BRAND NAME

The engine on the State of Maine is a MaK Main Propulsion Diesel Engine, Model 6M601. All work must be completed by authorized MaK Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified service personnel. Therefore, this requirement is being solicited on that basis.

3. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION

This requirement is solicited on a brand name basis due to manufacturer’s requirements. It will be open to all authorized MaK certified vendors. Therefore, no additional efforts will be made to obtain competition for this specific requirement.

4. STEPS TO PRECLUDE FUTURE BRAND NAME AWARDS

Because the requirement for OEM authorized personnel is a manufacturer’s requirement, no actions have been taken to preclude future brand name awards.

5. OTHER FACTORS

N/A.

6. REQUIRING ACTIVITY DETERMINATION

As the technical or requirement personnel, I certify that the evidence of the supporting data that forms the basis of this justification is complete and accurate.

REQUISTIONER PRINTED NAME & TITLE

SIGNATURE & DATE

Memorandum U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S DETERMINATION

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this procurement action deem only a brand name is reasonably available.

CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATURE & DATE