Sole Source N21021-5016-S486 redacted.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Justification Memorandum for a Tamrotor Marine Compressor procurement by the Military Sealift Command. The acquisition is for parts needed to support the SCR air compressor, panel control, SCR air dryer, and air compressor, with a required delivery date of 4/4/2025. The procurement is being conducted under the simplified acquisition threshold, with 17th Machinery identified as the source.

The justification is based on multiple criteria, including critical ship equipment considerations and standardization requirements. Specifically, the compressor is identified as critical ship equipment where failure could pose a hazard to the ship, crew, or environment. The requested item (Tamrotor Marine Compressor, Model No. TMC 85-10) is a direct replacement part that must be compatible with existing equipment. The procurement follows COMMSCinst 4490.1 policy for using Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts, with the document noting that relying on the OEM for maintenance and repair of critical ship systems is in the best interest of Military Sealift Command.