PDF SSJ_Redacted.pdf

This is a Commercial Only One Source Justification (NTE SAT) document prepared by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Centers in accordance with FAR 12.102(a). The procurement is for GFM (Fire Tight Door Parts) to support Work Spec 0108, with the Purchase Request Number listed as TBD and estimated cost redacted. Competition is restricted to a single source: Federal Equipment Company, a large business per NAICS classification, with CAGE Code 60587. The manufacturer's point of contact, phone, and email are redacted in the document.

The justification asserts that direct replacement fire tight door parts from Federal Equipment Company are required to ensure form, fit, and function compatibility with existing proprietary systems installed on MSC Fleet vessels. The document emphasizes that parts must comply with COMSCINST 4490.1, which designates these items as Ship Critical Safety Equipment (Mission Equipment) for cargo hold water tight doors and ramps. Federal Equipment Company is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) holding proprietary rights to part drawings and manufacturing processes, with specialized tools and equipment unknown to MSC. The justification states that alternative parts would compromise system reliability and effectiveness and that Federal Equipment Company is the sole source, selling only directly to the Government with no authorized distributors. The Requiring Activity Representative and Contracting Officer have certified the accuracy and completeness of the justification statements.