JnA WARREN Circut Breaker Redacted.pdf

This document is a Memorandum for Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition for an Acquisition Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The specific item required is a Trident Maritime Systems Circuit Breaker (Part Number: 3WL1363-4NB37-5FM4), with a required delivery date of 10/30/2025. The procurement is justified on multiple grounds, including restrictive rights, critical ship equipment necessity, standardization, and form/fit/function replacement.

The acquisition is sole-sourced to Trident Maritime Systems due to proprietary rights, with the item being a critical ship equipment component that is essential for existing ship configurations. The document highlights that the circuit breaker is part of the John Lewis Class 205 & 206 vessels and is crucial for maintaining ship safety and operational integrity. The procurement follows specific SMS procedures (7.1-002-ALL, 10.6-002-ALL, and 10.7-001-ALL) and aligns with MSC's standardization initiative, ensuring that only the specified make/model will satisfy the government's needs for additional or replacement items.