other than full and open memo signed_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Memorandum for Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition for an Acquisition Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, dated April 25, 2025. The document requests procurement of a ventilation system for a short-term isolation ward from Emerson Automation Solutions, with a required delivery date of March 6, 2026. The justification for sole-source procurement is based on multiple factors, including Emerson's proprietary rights, exclusive licensing agreements, and critical ship equipment requirements.

The memorandum highlights that Emerson Automation Solutions owns the proprietary data and exclusively sells directly to JA Moody. The current system configuration will not allow installation of any alternative materials, necessitating the specific Emerson solution. The Military Sealift Command (MSC) indicates they lack the manufacturing and technical information to evaluate non-OEM components, further supporting the need for the specified Emerson Automation Solutions product. The procurement is being processed under the simplified acquisition threshold, with the specific contract opportunity related to the USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) Watertight Valve Assembly.