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This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting a justification for using other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition under the threshold. The acquisition is for USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS fuel oil and lube oil purifier HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces) from GEA MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, with a required delivery date of November 30, 2026. The intended use is for FO and LO purifiers aboard the vessel. The memorandum identifies the product as non-critical ship equipment.

The contracting officer has determined that only one responsible source is available, citing two primary justifications: restrictive rights and exclusive licensing agreements. GEA Mechanical Equipment owns proprietary rights for the programming and configuration of both the PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and bowl filter, and the company is the only entity selling this material at the required configuration level. Additionally, the product serves as a direct replacement part for existing equipment (GEA Mechanical Equipment D10 model) and must maintain compatibility with current fleet configuration per COMSCINST 4790.3. The justification has been certified by the requester and approved by the contracting officer. The PID number for this acquisition is N32205-26-SIMACQ-DSM-PM6-0244, dated August 10, 2026.