JA AIR COMP_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition for an Acquisition Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, dated 10 Jul 2026, for a direct replacement air compressor for the USNS Comfort (T-AH Class). The procurement is for a Powerex STS0501-4-2 Oilless Scroll Tank Mounted compressor, which is critically needed to replace an existing damaged compressor in the Central Sterile Supply space. The required delivery date is 08/30/2025, and the procurement is being pursued through a sole-source justification based on standardization, brand-specific requirements, and form/fit/function compatibility.

Key justification points include: (1) the compressor is an exact replacement for the current installed unit, with the same power, capacity, and foundation locations already fitted, (2) Gaylord is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), (3) the replacement is necessary to maintain vessel equipment functionality, and (4) a trans-alt would require a 2-year delay and add administrative burden. The procurement is being processed under the simplified acquisition threshold, with Powerex holding proprietary rights to the drawings and parts, and the replacement being critical to maintaining the ship's operational readiness.