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Date: 01JUL25

MEMORANDUM

Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN ACQUISITION UNDER

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): PR:

I. BACKGROUND:

1. In considering the references, FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contacting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that, under the circumstances of the contract action, only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing, brand-name, or industrial mobilization).

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition because only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

1. Provide a description of the item or service required, to include

a) the name of the required source or brand name

ZF GROUP NORTH AMERICA INC.

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

20-25 JULY 25

c) its intended use.

MAIN REDUCTION GEAR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND LONG TERM LAY-UP

2. List the source(s) or known vendor(s) who are able to provide the above described item or service.

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IS BASED

ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. Only one responsible source (select all that apply):

1. X

RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS: the source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service.

a. Explain what is subject to the restrictive rights.

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ZF INC. IS THE OEM OF THE MAIN REDUCTION GEARS OF THE EPF F_ LEET.

RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS INCLUDES ACCESS TO PROPRIETARY DRAWINGS, TM'S,

PARTS AND PROCEDURES

b. If drawings are included, who is identified as the drawings.

2. X EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is ONLY ONE authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

a. Identify the OEM and explain the circumstances surrounding why the item or service is only available from the OEM.

THE OEM FOR EPF CLASS MRG'S IS ZF INC. ALL MAINTENANCE,

TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIRS MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE

OEM TO MAINTAIN WARRANTIES AND ENSURE EQUIP RELIABILITY

AND CERTIFICATION

b. Identify the distributor / authorized technical representative for the item or service.

Provide evidence of the exclusive licensing agreement as an attachment to this document.

(NOTE: If there is more than one distributor / authorized technical representative, then use Part B Brand Name.)

3. X OTHER REASON:

a. X

CRITICAL SHIP EQUIPMENT: The required item is critical ship equipment, the failure of which poses a hazard to the ship, the crew or the environment.

i. SMS Procedure Number: SMS 10.6.002-01-JHSV

b. X STANDARDIZATION / BRAND NAME: Per MSCs standardization initiative, only the specified make/model of the equipment/parts will satisfy the needs for additional units or replacement items.

i. Identify Make / Model Number(s): ZF REDUCTION GEARS

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

EPF CLASS

c. FORM, FIT, AND FUNCTION: Item is direct replacement parts / components for existing equipment and must be compatible in terms of form, fit, and function with existing equipment / configurations.

i. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment:

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