JA_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Memorandum justifying the use of other than full and open competition for a federal procurement under the simplified acquisition threshold. The document seeks to acquire damper repairs for the MTF Galley Gaylord system for the USNS COMFORT, with Gaylord Industries identified as the sole source vendor. The procurement is justified based on several factors, including: (1) proprietary rights to drawings owned by Gaylord Industries, (2) the critical nature of the fire suppression system components for the ship's safety, and (3) the requirement for direct replacement parts that must integrate seamlessly with the existing Gaylord system. The required delivery date is 08/01/2025, with the anticipated procurement focused on N68 Gaylord Industries dampers specifically designed for naval fire suppression and safety systems.