Aqua Chem_SSJ redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting a determination to use other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. The acquisition is for USNS SACAGAWEA (T-AKE 2), PID N231926186W427, with a required delivery date of 08/25/2026.

The products required are an eductor assembly, nozzle, brine eductor, nozzle, and air eductor for use in Distilling Plants 1 and 2. The required source or brand is AQUA-CHEM INC. The contracting officer has determined that only one source is reasonably available based on multiple justifications: exclusive licensing agreements (AQUA-CHEM INC. owns proprietary rights to the drawings of the material and has no authorized distributors), standardization requirements per COMSC INST 4790.3 to maintain fleet configuration baseline (Make and Model: AQUA-CHEM INC., SPD35-53TPD, with other vessels T-AKE 1 through T-AKE 14 using this same equipment), and urgency (requirement identified 5-Jul-2026 with delivery needed 08/25/2026 due to mission readiness concerns). The products are not designated as critical ship equipment. The determination is categorized under "Only One Responsible Source" with the exclusive licensing agreements as the primary justification. CASREP Number 26017 is cited.