25Q0754_NONCOMP_REDACTED.pdf

This document is a Memorandum to the File justifying the use of other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition, specifically for Hydrophone Housings. The sole source contract is with Stark Precision Machine, LLC from Terre Haute, IN (CAGE: 8VNX3), for a procurement related to the SP24 TRIDENT Navigation Subsystem production.

The justification details indicate that Crane (GXPL) previously had a five-year IDIQ contract with Enjet Aero for Hydrophone Housings. In FY22, Enjet requested a price increase for housing manufacturing, and the procurement quantities were adjusted. The document notes that qualifying a new vendor requires authorization from the SP-24 Program Office, with associated costs and permissions needing to be approved. The contracting officer has determined that Stark Precision Machine is the only responsible source for this requirement, based on their ability to manufacture the specific Hydrophone Housings for the US and UK TR-333 Hydrophone for the SP24 TRIDENT Navigation Subsystem.