JA_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for the Record (MFR) justifying the use of limited sources for a simplified acquisition under the federal procurement threshold.

The acquisition concerns a Cargo Crane Casualty Mode T-ALT 537 repair part required from Appleton Marine, with a delivery date range of January 12, 2027 through August 10, 2027. The memorandum documents the contracting officer's determination that only one source is reasonably available for this procurement, which does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The justification cites multiple grounds for the single-source determination: (1) restrictive proprietary rights held by Appleton Marine on replacement parts approved under the N7/PM6 configuration for the T-ALT 537, making the item available only from that source; (2) standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3 to maintain fleet configuration baseline on vessels with the T-AKE Class using the Appleton Marine BMD-0743 make and model; and (3) compatibility requirements as the product serves as a direct replacement part for existing equipment. The equipment is not designated as critical ship equipment under applicable naval procedures. The memorandum includes certifications from technical and approval authorities confirming the accuracy and completeness of the justification.