JA - 25Q2347 _Redacted.pdf

This memorandum requests approval for a non-competitive acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold for Tecnico Corporation to provide habitability outfitting material for the USNS NEWPORT (T-EPF-12). The procurement is justified under multiple criteria, including exclusive licensing agreements, critical ship equipment requirements, and form/fit/function compatibility. Specifically, Tecnico Corporation is the contracted designer and installer, and the only source capable of ensuring correct habitability outfitting material replacement parts for USNS NEWPORT.

The procurement has a requested delivery date/period of performance from 08/11/2025 to 11/21/2025, with the overall purpose of supporting EPF-12 HABMOD material from 18 August 2025 to 21 November 2025. The document indicates that Tecnico Corporation is the sole source due to its unique expertise in identifying and providing habitability outfitting parts compatible with existing equipment and configurations, with access to specialized technical documentation from organizations like USCG, ASME, SOLAS, and ABS.