ALCO_JA_Long_-_Fuel_Pump_Supports_FedBizOpps.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. CONTRACTING AGENCY:

The contracting activity is the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Philadelphia District, Contracting Division, Supplies and Services Branch (CENAP-CT-S). The requiring activity is the USACE, Operations Division.

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION:

Approval is respectfully requested for procurement of brand name Fairbank Morse “ALCO” parts under a firm-fixed-price contract for 33 different engine parts for use in the overhaul of ALCO fuel pump supports for the Dredge McFARLAND. The Independent Government Estimate is $210,000.001 under PR&C 8162-6512.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES OR NATURE OF CONSTRUCTION:

Fairbanks Morse ALCO Engine parts for use in overhaul of the fuel pump supports for use on the Dredge McFARLAND

DESCRIPTION ALCO P/N QTY

Adjusting screw 2321564-1 28 Adjusting screw seat 2322532 28

Snap Ring 2241281-1 28 Nut special Adj. Screw 2153271 28

F.P. Crosshead Cam Roller 4321041 28 Cam Roller Bushing 4321051 28

Cam Roller Pin 4321061 28 Locking Plate for Cam Roller Pin 2322671-1 28

Cap screw Locking Plate 21549617 56 Lock wire 2157001 28 Ft. (approx.)

Floating Bushing wide 2321598 28 Fulcrum Pin for F.P. Lifter 4321063 28

Locking Plate 2322672 28 Cap screw Locking Plate 21549613 56

Washer 3/8 inch 2151491-1 56 Air & Exhaust pushrod Lifter 23202820-1 56

Bushing In Lifter 2241491 56 Pushrod Lifter Seat 2241261 56

Cam Roller 2241342 56 Cam Roller Pin 23202819 56

Retaining Ring for Cam Roller Pin 2241032 112 Fulcrum Pin F/Pushrod Lifter 241354-1 28

1 Independent Government Estimate, dated 11 June 2018.

Taper Dowel 21528312 28 Spacer for Pushrod Lifter 2241501 28

Aux Lower Springs 4321021 28 Aux Upper Springs 4321022-1 28 Aux Spring Outer 4461013 28 Aux Spring Inner 24610940 28

“O” Ring 2181196 28 Gasket cover to support 21522612-1 28

Gasket Support cover to Block 2153409 28 Gasket Support Cover 2153409-1 28

Gasket, Support casting mounting to block Misc 28

4. AUTHORITY CITED:

This J&A is pursued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(c) “application for brand name descriptions.” This documentation only covers the portion of the acquisition that is “brand-name.” In accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) “Prepare sole source (including brand name) justifications using the format at 6.303-2, modified to reflect that the procedures in FAR subpart 13.5 were used in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901 or the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1903.”

5. REASON FOR AUTHORITY CITED:

Fairbanks Morse Engine is the current owner of the ALCO 251 series engines, plans, specifications, and OEM parts. Fairbanks Morse manufactures or procures all parts for the ALCO 251 series engines and ALCO parts manufactured by or for Fairbanks Morse are considered to be Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

There are multiple vendors who provide Fairbanks Morse ALCO parts.

The District does not have the detailed proprietary manufacturing drawings necessary to have these parts made. All parts for past engine rebuilds and basic maintenance needs are obtained using the factory part numbers from either the factory or distributors. Reverse-engineering of these parts would be cost- prohibitive and would present an inherent safety risk that is unacceptable.

The use of a non-Fairbanks Morse OEM/aftermarket parts has led to problems in the past, including a crankcase explosion that caused a lost-time injury, as well as premature wear and failure of engine parts necessitating emergency or unplanned repairs. Based on past experiences, the quality of these aftermarket parts is less than satisfactory, either due to excessive tolerances or incorrect materials being used.

Fairbanks Morse Engine warranties their parts and the quality controls that are part of their ISO certification means that the parts being procured are acceptable for use by the OEM.

The safe operation of the vessel is reliant on the safe and predictable operation of the engines, which are used for dredging, the ship's power and for propulsion. Failure of the engines through the use of non- Fairbanks Morse OEM/aftermarket parts could result in an unacceptable safety risk to the crew of the McFARLAND and any other vessels in the vicinity of the McFARLAND.

The use of brand name OEM parts as described in this J&A and described in the acquisition documents is essential to the Government's requirements, thereby precluding consideration of a non-OEM product manufactured by another company.

6. EFFORTS TO OBTAIN COMPETITION:

Fairbanks Morse Engine is the current owner of the ALCO 251 series engines currently in service on the Dredge McFARLAND. They design and manufacture all of the factory OEM parts for these engines. As the OEM, they are the only source that designs and manufacturers these parts to work together as a system. Because of the proprietary nature of these parts, there is no competition for manufacturing the parts.

7. ACTIONS TO INCREASE COMPETITION:

Factory OEM parts must be procured directly from American Turbochargers Technologies by other overhaul repair companies. Once posted in www.fbo.gov, authorized contractors will have the opportunity to compete to overhaul the fuel pump supports.

8. MARKET RESEARCH:

Currently, Fairbanks Morse Engine is the only manufacturer of the required OEM parts. The parts included in this procurement may be obtained from a variety of distributors/sources.

9. INTERESTED SOURCES:

10. OTHER RELEVANT SUPPORTING FACTS

a. Procurement history.

Factory OEM parts have been procured in the past from Fairbanks Morse directly, and from such distributors as Marine Systems Incorporated, American Turbocharger Technologies, Coltec Industries, Powerway, National Marine and Johnson & Towers in the 30+ years the Dredge McFARLAND has been in the Philadelphia District. These procurements have been competed using the same brand-name requirements listed herein.

The last major procurement of parts for the ALCO engines on the McFARLAND was in 2015. All three contracts were competed, and were awarded to American Turbocharger Technologies. This same supplier has supplied the majority of the McFARLAND ALCO parts over the last 10 years, but, as stated herein, they are not the sole supplier of ALCO 251 parts.

There remains a large base of suppliers of OEM factory ALCO 251 parts due to the large amount of ALCO 251 engines still used as locomotive prime movers in the railroad in addition to the same engines still in use on other marine vessels throughout the world.