Use_of_Other_than_Full_and_Open_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting a sole source acquisition justification for material procurement under the simplified acquisition threshold. The document authorizes procurement of T-ALT 205-0164 (WI-624 Galley Mods) for USNS Lucy Stone PSA 27 from Gaylor Marine Services, the required source or brand name specified. The required delivery date is July 1, 2026, with a period of performance ending January 15, 2027. The material purchase supports USNS Lucy Stone FY 26 PSA - WI-611 (T-ALT 0).

The justification for limiting competition to a single source is based on standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3, which mandates that only the specified make and model of equipment/parts will satisfy the Government's needs for additional units and replacement items to maintain fleet configuration baseline. The referenced vessels with the same make and model are T-AO 205, T-AO 206, T-AO 207, and T-AO (additional designations noted as partially legible). The product is not designated as critical ship equipment per COMSCINST 4490.1(series) and SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL. The document identifies the determination as "Only One Responsible Source" under the exclusive licensing agreement category, indicating that only one authorized distributor or technical representative is available for the specified OEM product.