Cherneski_Hull_Repair_J A.pdf

Control Number _______________

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

FOR PROPOSED ACTION NOT EXCEEDING THE

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (SAT)

1. CONTRACTING AGENCY - Department of Army U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District (NAP) Contracting Division Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2. Description of Action:

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Mod to Existing Purchase Order/Delivery Order/Task Order/ Contract Number

Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time and Materials Cost Labor Hours

3. Describe the supplies or services required (including the estimated value).

4. Authority (select one):

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i): The contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g. urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii): This documentation only covers the portion of the acquisition that is brand-name. A single source has been identified to provide a portion of a purchase because that portion of the purchase specifies a particular brand-name item.

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5. Reasons for Authority Cited (including the qualifications of the proposed contractor to meet the requirements):

6. Describe the market research conducted and the results, or a statement for the reason market research was not conducted.

7. A listing of other sources, if any, which expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

8. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required, if necessary.

9. TECHNICAL PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION: I certify that the information provided herein recommending “other than full and open competition,” as presented to the contracting officer, is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. Further documentation, if needed, may be obtained from the undersigned technical representative.

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10. APPROVAL STATEMENT: I hereby determine this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. The estimated cost to the Government is fair and reasonable.

IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine that the circumstances of the contract action deems only one source is reasonably available; provided that the services and property herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition and funds are available.

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Contracting Officer

On 24 March 2016, it was observed that the S/V CHERNSKI was taking on water through the hull. A pierside inspection revealed a cracked weld in the inboard bulkhead of the port exhaust free flooding tank. On operational test of the vessel revealed that both free flooding tanks have excessive vibration and stress on the inboard bulkheads. To fully diagnose and repair the weld crack, the vessel will have to be hauled out of the water.

Excessive vibration and stress on bulkheads is a safety concern which jeopardizes the safety of the crew and the stability of the vessel. Failure to perform these repairs in an expeditious manner will only increase the weld crack and possibly cause other areas of the vessel to undertake unnecessary stress.

The nearest and available boat yard capable of hauling the S/V CHERNESKI is Yank Marine Inc.. They were contacted regarding dry-dock availability for next week. YMI is familiar with the Surveyboat CHERNSKI and the dry-docking requirements, having previously performed the hull extension which included the free flooding tanks, and various similar repairs to the vessel under a Master Ship Agreement (W912BU-06-G-0002), and the latest overhaul under Contract No. W912BU-14-P-0101.

Performing these repairs at Yank Marine Inc. is paramount in completing the repairs in a safe, cost effective, efficient and expedited manner. This will allow the Surveyboat CHERNESKI to return to its surveying mission with minimal impact and be ready to perform other surveying assignments that may arise.

For the reasons listed above, it is requested that Yank Marine Inc. perform the emergency drydocking and repairs as a Sole Source contracting action.