N21021-5185-S379 SSJ_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition for an Acquisition Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The document requests a circuit breaker (USNS OSCAR V. PETERSON - Circuit breaker 3VA6 UL Frame 800 breaking capacity class C 100 kA@480 V 3-pole) from Siemens AG for replacement of a faulty shore power breaker #7, with a required delivery date of 9/5/2025. The procurement is justified under multiple criteria, including critical ship equipment (SMS Procedure Number 2.1-016-AKE/AKE(RM)/ESB/A0205), restrictive rights with Robichaux Automation and Control Inc. as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and the need for direct replacement parts compatible with existing equipment configurations.

The document lists potential sources including All Marine Spares International, Siemens AG, 17 Machinery LLC, and Evoqua Water Technologies LLC. The procurement is characterized as critical, with COMMSCINST 4490.1 policy emphasizing the importance of using OEM parts for military shipboard systems. The memorandum indicates that the replacement part is crucial for maintaining ship safety and operational integrity, with the procurement being processed under an urgent and compelling requirement to prevent potential work stoppage or mission-critical equipment failure.