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This is a Justification for Acquisition Other Than Full and Open Competition memorandum dated 28 Jan 2025 for procuring Viton Seals from W&O Supply Inc. for the USNS Robert F. Kennedy T-AO 208. The requirement is for GFM PSA butterfly valve seat replacement, with a required delivery date of 1 July 2025. The procurement is being conducted under a sole source justification based on standardization, form fit and function, and specific safety requirements.

Key justification details include the seals being part of MSC's standardization initiative, with Viton Seals Kits being the only specified make/model that will satisfy government needs for replacement items. The procurement is for a Trans-ALT install that must meet ABS and USCG rules, and the seals are critically required to be exact OEM Viton replacements due to ship safety requirements. The procurement is for the T-AO 205 Class vessel configuration, with the specific vendor (W&O Supply Inc.) identified as the source for these specialized seals.