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This is a Memorandum for Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition for an Acquisition Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, dated March 4, 2026.

The memorandum justifies a single-source procurement for GEA Purifier Bowl Assemblies (one Fuel and one Lube unit) from GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc., located at 400 S. Wuthering Hills Dr, Janesville, WI 53546. The required delivery date is October 15, 2026. The procurement is for overhauling existing bowls to bring equipment to full operating status. The justification for limiting competition to a single source is based on two factors: (1) restrictive rights, as GEA is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the sole entity with proprietary information necessary to conduct the repairs, and (2) exclusive licensing agreements, as GEA is the only authorized service provider per the list established by COMSCINST 4490.1. The anticipated dollar value of the procurement is redacted in the document. The memorandum has been approved and certified by a Requester (Meg Paczkowski, dated March 23, 2026), a Level Higher official (Timothy J. Freehling, dated March 24, 2026), a Contract Specialist (Heather Jamila East, dated March 24, 2026), and a Contracting Officer (Tiffany L. Johnson, dated March 24, 2026).

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1 Ver 2.0 (01 July 2018)

Date: 3/4/2026

MEMORANDUM

Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN ACQUISITION UNDER

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): _TBD _________________________________

I. BACKGROUND:

1. In considering the references, FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contacting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that, under the circumstances of the contract action, only one source is reasonably available (e.g.

urgency, exclusive licensing, brand name, or industrial mobilization).

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition because only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

1. Provide a description of the item or service required, to include

a) the name of the required source or brand name

GEA Purifier Bowl Assemblies, one Fuel one Lube

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

15 OCT 2026

c) its intended use.

To overhaul existing bowls to bring equipment to full operating status

2. List the source(s) or known vendor(s) who are able to provide the above described item or service.

GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc.

400 S. Wuthering Hills Dr, Janesville, WI 53546

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IS BASED

ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. _X__ Only one responsible source (select all that apply):

1. _X_ RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS: the source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service.

a. Explain what is subject to the restrictive rights.

GEA is the OEM and as such the only ones with the proprietary information to conduct the repairs

b. If drawings are included, who is identified as “owning” the drawings.

2 Ver 2.0 (01 July 2018)

2. __X___ EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is ONLY ONE authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

a. X Identify the OEM and explain the circumstances surrounding why the item or service is only available from the OEM.

The OEM is GEA and there is no other authorized service provider per the list established by COMSCINST 4490.1.

b. Identify the distributor / authorized technical representative for the item or service.

Provide evidence of the exclusive licensing agreement as an attachment to this document.

(NOTE: If there is more than one distributor / authorized technical representative, then use Part B – Brand Name.)

3. ___ OTHER REASON:

a. ___ CRITICAL SHIP EQUIPMENT: The required item is critical ship equipment, the failure of which poses a hazard to the ship, the crew or the environment.

i. SMS Procedure Number:

b. _____ STANDARDIZATION / BRAND NAME: Per MSCs standardization initiative, only the specified make/model of the equipment/parts will satisfy the Government’s needs for additional units or replacement items.

i. Identify Make / Model Number(s):

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

c. _____ FORM, FIT, AND FUNCTION: Item is direct replacement parts / components for existing equipment and must be compatible in terms of form, fit, and function with existing equipment / configurations.

i. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment:

ii. Describe how the equipment must be compatible with the existing configuration.

d. _____ OTHER:

4. __ UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY: The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to

3 Ver 2.0 (01 July 2018) limit the number of sources from which it solicits. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in work stoppage or are mission critical and the routine processing time would injure the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:

a. Date on which the requirement was identified: ___________________________

b. Required delivery date / Period of Performance: _ ________________________

c. If the difference between a. and b. is more than one week, explain the delay in submitting the requirement.

d. Estimated production lead time: ______________________________

e. Explanation of why delivery / commencement of services by the date required is needed: (explain the impact to the mission, any special circumstances or conditions, etc.)

f. CASREP Number:

IV. ANTICIPATED DOLLAR VALUE OF PROCURMENT:

V. CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS:

Technical / Requirement Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Requester Signature / Date

Level Higher (Suppo / SPE / ASPE) / Date

Contract Specialist / Date

Contracting Officer / Date

PACZKOWSKI.MEG

HIN.J.1523890626

Digitally signed by

PACZKOWSKI.MEGHIN.J.1523890

Date: 2026.03.23 15:06:34 -04'00'

FREEHLING.TIMOTHY.J

.1049756824

Digitally signed by

FREEHLING.TIMOTHY.J.1049756824

Date: 2026.03.24 01:06:09 -04'00'

EAST.HEATHER.JA

MILA.1030364402

Digitally signed by

EAST.HEATHER.JAMILA.1030364402

Date: 2026.03.24 13:37:24 -04'00'

JOHNSON.TIFFA

NY.L.1550881841

Digitally signed by

JOHNSON.TIFFANY.L.1550881841

Date: 2026.03.24 13:56:07 -04'00'

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