25Q0533_NONCOMP_REDACTED.pdf

This is a Memorandum to File justifying the use of other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command seeks to procure geared limit switches for winch assemblies from HECO Pacific Manufacturing INC (Union City, CA) used to raise and lower personnel in SSBN launch tubes. The required delivery date is 5/1/2025.

The sole source justification is based on HECO Pacific Manufacturing being the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the currently fielded winch assemblies. The switches are custom-designed for this specific application and cannot be obtained from other sources, as similar switches from other manufacturers will not properly interface with the fielded winches. Failure to procure from HECO would result in no spare switches being available to support the SWS program and would require a 12-month qualification period for any new design. The contracting officer has approved this sole source procurement under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).