34.E21.J_A.pdf

This is a Memorandum to the File justifying the use of other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition threshold procurement.

The memorandum documents the procurement of one forklift capable of handling loads between 24K-36K pounds for a short-term performance period from June 22, 2026 to July 10, 2026. The requirement arose from a need for service stemming from upcoming drydock work at an unspecified maritime facility. The lack of material handling equipment and services to repair out-of-commission vehicles generated this urgent procurement need.

The justification relies on an "Unusual and Compelling Urgency" determination as the basis for limiting competition to a single source. The requirement was first identified on May 30, 2026, with a required delivery date of June 22, 2026—a 23-day window. The justification states that the existing 12.5-ton forklift in Dry Dock #2 has maintenance issues and awaiting parts, making it unavailable for the critical movement and alignment work required during the drydock period. Without the rental forklift in place, the document asserts there would be significant operational disruption to PHNSY's (Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard) operations. The memorandum was certified on June 25, 2026, by a technical requirements official and approved by Lynn Imperial on the same date.