N104D-25-Q-0063 Brand Name_SAM-Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) memorandum for a naval procurement. The Navy seeks to acquire cartridge seals from AESSEAL PLC for the USNS RICHARD E. BYRD (T-AKE 4), specifically MSAZA70157CTV010400 AES CURC 4" cartridge seals with viton O-rings, to replace installed existing pump seals. The procurement is under the simplified acquisition threshold, with a required delivery date of 30 July 2025 and an independent government estimate of $30,924. The justification is based on standardization requirements, as these specific seals are needed to maintain fleet configuration baseline, with the selected make and model being the only specified parts that will satisfy the government's needs for additional or replacement items.

The document indicates this is a total small business set-aside procurement, with AESSEAL PLC identified as the sole source due to standardization needs per COMSC INST 4790.3. The contracting action follows Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), which allows solicitation from one source when circumstances determine only one source is reasonably available. The procurement is for critical ship equipment, though the document notes the required product is not designated as posing a hazard to the ship, crew, or environment. The document includes certifications from the requester and contracting officer affirming the accuracy and completeness of the justification.