USNS ZEUS FY20 MTA JA.doc

N104-13-P-1341

J&A Rev A No. N32205-20-R-4084

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL (J&A) FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity: Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC).

2. Description of the Action Being Approved: This is a sole source justification for work to be provided under Work Items (WI) 201, 203, 204, 205, 211, 403, 508, 523, 524, 607, 608, 609, and 610 of the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Mid Term Availability (MTA) of the USNS ZEUS (T-ARC 7) under Request for Proposal (RFP) No. N32205-20-R-4084. This Justification covers only the portion of the acquisition for which an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized Facility, Manufacturer, or Representative is required and the approval level requirements will then only apply to that portion.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: MSC requires OEM authorized technical field service representatives and OEM parts to accomplish the requirements of WIs 201, 203, 204, 205, 211, 403, 508, 523, 524, 607, 608, 609, and 610 for the ninety (90) day MTA. The estimated combined dollar value of the thirteen (13) WI’s is $1,748,020.00, which will be funded utilizing FY 20 Navy Working Capital Funds (NWCF).

WIs and Required Service Representative(s):

· 201, 203 – 205 Manufacturers Technical Representative of General Motors Corporation;

· 211 Manufacturers Technical Representative of Bentley Nevada Co., Waukesha Bearing Co., and GE Co.;

· 403 Manufacturers Technical Representative of Sperry Marine;

· 508 Manufacturers Technical Representative of GEA Westfalia Separator Division;

· 523 Manufacturers Technical Representative GE Energy;

· 524 Manufacturers Technical Representative West Tech;

· 607 Manufacturers Technical Representative Fassmer Services;

· 608 Manufacturers Technical Representative Fassmer Services;

· 609 - 610 Manufacturers Technical Representative Allied Systems Company.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition: 10 U.S.C 2304 (c) (1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a).

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Authority:

a. WIs 201, 203 - 205 8,000 and 16,000 hour inspections of the five (5) Ships Service Diesel Generators (SSDG), plus various repairs: A technical representative from General Motors Corporation is required to oversee the inspection and repair of the five (5) SSDGs. General Motors Corporation owns tech manuals, design information, and proprietary drawings of the SSDGs. The government does not possess the detailed design data necessary to perform an adequate inspection. The five (5) SSDGs are critical ship safety systems.

b. WI 211 – Motor Bearing FWD_ AFT Inspection REV A: A technical representative from GE Energy is required to oversee the inspection and cleaning of the Main Propulsion Motor bearings Forward & Aft. GE Energy owns technical manuals, design information, and proprietary drawings of the Main Propulsion Motor bearings. Bentley Nevada Co. is required to inspect the Thrust/Eccentricity Monitoring System, including all components. Waukesha Bearing Co. is required to oversee the opening, inspection, and closing of the aft journal/thrust bearing. The government does not possess the detailed design data necessary to perform an adequate inspection of any of these items. The Main Propulsion Motor bearings are critical ship safety systems.

c. WI 403 – Gyro Compass and Steering Servicing: A technical representative from Sperry Marine is required to inspect and service the installed Gyrocompass and steering stand. Sperry Marine owns tech manuals, design information, and proprietary drawings of the Gyrocompass and steering stand. The government does not possess the detailed design data necessary to perform an adequate inspection and service. The Gyrocompass and steering stand are critical ship safety systems.

d. WI 508 – Annual Oily Water Separator Inspection and Testing: A technical representative from GEA Westfalia is required to complete this WI. GEA Westfalia own the proprietary rights, technical manuals, and design information to the OWS, which requires annual inspection per United States Coast Guard (USCG) and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The government does not possess the detailed design data necessary or information to ensure this installation is completed accurately. In accordance with (IAW) COMSCINST 4490.1C and SMS Procedure 10.6-2- All, the OWS is identified as a critical ship safety system.

e. WI 523 – Port Cable Drum FWD_ AFT Shoe Brakes Replacement: A technical representative from GE Energy is required to replace the Cable Drum Shoe Brakes. GE owns technical manuals, design information, and proprietary drawings of the Cable Drum Motor and Brake system. The government does not possess the detailed design data necessary to install and commission this system. The Cable Drum machinery equipment is a critical ship safety system IAW COMSCINST 4490.1C and SMS Procedure 10.6-2-All.

f. WI 524 – Cable Drum Caliper Brakes Overhaul: A technical representative from West Tech is required to overhaul the caliper brakes. West Tech owns technical manuals, design information, and proprietary drawings of the Cable Drum Drive system. The government does not possess the detailed design data necessary to install and commission this system. The Cable drum machinery equipment is critical ship safety system IAW COMSCINST 4490.1C and SMS Procedure 10.6-2-All.

g. WI 607 – Annual Rescue Boat and Davit Inspection: A technical representative from Fassmer Services is required to inspect and repair the rescue boat and associated Rescue Boat davit. Fassmer Services owns the proprietary rights, technical manuals, and design information to the Rescue Boat, and associated davit, which require annual inspection per USCG and ABS. The government does not possess the detailed design data necessary or information to ensure these items are functioning correctly. The rescue boat is considered critical ship safety system IAW COMSCINST 4490.1C and SMS Procedure 10.6-2-All.

h. WI 608- Annual Lifeboat and Davit Inspection: Fassmer Services is required to inspect and repair the two (2) Lifeboats and associated davits. Fassmer Services owns the proprietary rights, technical manuals, and design information to the Lifeboats and associated davits, which require annual inspection per USCG and ABS. The government does not possess the detailed design necessary or information to insure these items are functioning correctly. The Lifeboats are considered critical ship safety system IAW COMSCINST 4490.1C and SMS Procedure 10.6-2-All.

i. WI 609 and 610- Forward Crane Annual Certification and AFT Crane Annual Certification: Allied Systems Company is the manufacturer for the Forward and Aft Cranes. An Allied Systems Company technical representative is needed to assess, inspect, and coordinate annual testing. Allied Systems Company owns the proprietary rights to the crane drawings, technical manuals, and design information. The government does not possess the detailed design data necessary or information to complete this testing/repair. IAW COMSCINST 4490.1C and SMS Procedure 10.6-2- All, the aft crane is a critical ship safety system.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable: The Government intends to post a RFP at the Government Point of Entry, Beta.Sam.Gov website, with the intent of awarding a firm-fixed-price contract to the lowest price offeror. Any prospective contractor will be required to use the OEM or OEM-authorized vendor as a subcontractor to perform the work in the related WIs. The Government is not procuring these parts or services directly.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost: The Contracting Officer will determine the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Removed Barriers to Future Competition: For reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, MSC has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the types of services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, MSC will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.