Redacted JA.pdf

This document is a Memorandum justifying the use of other than full and open competition for a specific acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The procurement is for SEA VALVES from PIMA VALVE COMPANY/MILWAUKEE VALVES, specifically a Sea Valve Replacement for ROH/DD 2.5 Year ABS/COI for the TAKE CLASS SHIP (SHIPS 1-14), with a required delivery date of 9/30/2025.

The justification for sole-source procurement is based on several factors: (1) Proprietary rights - PIMA VALVE COMPANY owns the proprietary rights to the drawings of the material and will only sell direct or to authorized distributors, (2) Critical Ship Equipment - the valve is essential for vessel systems and safety, with MSC noting they lack the manufacturing and technical information to evaluate non-OEM components, and (3) Standardization/Brand Name requirements - per MSC standardization initiatives, only the specified make/model (PIMA-MODEL 1626) will satisfy the government's needs for additional or replacement items for the specific ship class.