JandA_N104D-25-Q-0054 Earl Warren Lifeboats_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification & Approval (J&A) memorandum for a sole-source procurement under the simplified acquisition threshold. The Military Sealift Command requires urgent repair services for the sprinkler pump on four lifeboats aboard the USNS EARL WARREN, with Palfinger Marine USA, LLC identified as the sole authorized vendor. The procurement is justified based on restrictive rights, exclusive licensing, and unusual urgency, with Palfinger Marine being the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the lifeboats/rescue boats manufactured by Palfinger Marine Safety AS in Norway.

The procurement has a brief performance period from March 24-28, 2025, with an anticipated dollar value of $29,250.00. The justification cites that Palfinger Marine USA, LLC is the only OEM service and parts provider, owns the technical drawings, and has no outside certified technicians available. The contract was identified as urgent on March 18, 2025, with an estimated production lead time of 1 day, and includes CASREP (Casualty Reporting) numbers 25-023 and 25-024 for the maritime equipment repair.