JUSTIFICATION.pdf

This is a Memorandum to the File for a non-competitive acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold for hardware components from Philadelphia Gear. The document justifies sole-source procurement for critical replacement hardware for the USS Frank E Petersen, with a required delivery date of 06/19/2026. The urgent requirement is based on JMLs 5310-0450-5310-0458 being critical to supporting the ship's operational capacity, with the requirement first identified on 11/06/25.

The manufacturer contact is Chris Heinz at Philadelphia Gear (310-743-6200), located in Santa Fe Springs, CA. The procurement is being processed through the HRMC (Hardware Resource Management Center), with technical certification by Justin Nishikawa, an APM with contact number 808-630-7811. The document indicates that although a National Stock Number (NSN) is available, current stock system items may not be acceptable due to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) revising their manufacturing process and requesting updated part numbers specific to this hull.