Redacted Other than full and open memo.pdf

This document is a Memorandum for Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition, dated March 21, 2025, for the USNS MERCY Blood Bank System. The procurement is for Always On UPS, specifically for a power source for the T-AH Class, with a required delivery date of September 1, 2025. The justification for sole source procurement is based on Restrictive Rights, as Always On UPS has proprietary drawings, data, and technical drawings for the uninterrupted power source.

The document indicates that the procurement is for a critical ship equipment component, with the intended use being for the USNS MERCY Blood Bank System. The acquisition is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, with the determination that only one responsible source is reasonably available. The procurement is justified under several criteria, including proprietary rights, standardization for a specific make/model, and the need for direct replacement parts compatible with existing equipment configurations.