JnA 25Q2270_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Memorandum for Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition for an Acquisition Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, specifically for procuring cordless phones for the Military Sealift Command (MSC). The requirement is for cordless phones to replace currently installed wired phones in office and console control spaces, with a specific focus on Hose-McCann Communications IP PBX 9500T6-IPJ-12/12 MODEL 9500T6-IPJ-212/12-486 phones for the TAO 205 class vessels.

The procurement justification is based on standardization and form, fit, and function requirements. The document cites COMMSCOINST 4490.1 policy regarding Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and non-OEM parts, noting that the risk associated with using OEM parts and service is inherently lower than using non-OEM alternatives. The sole source vendor is Hose-McCann Communications in Deerfield Beach, FL, with a delivery date of July 14, 2025. The phones must integrate with the ship's existing communication system and will only be recognized by the system when specially pre-programmed according to specific requirements.