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This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting a sole source procurement justification for a simplified acquisition below the simplified acquisition threshold.

The acquisition is for Anchor Windlass Motor Repairs with a required delivery date of July 1, 2026. The intended use is to replace the Anchor Windlass Motor, and the required source or brand name is Stromag. The product is not designated as critical ship equipment per COMSCINST 4490.1(series) and SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL. The determination made is "Only One Responsible Source," with the primary justification being standardization under COMSCINST 4790.3 to maintain fleet configuration baseline. Specifically, a Stromag 4BZFM40 Brake is required as a direct replacement part for existing equipment and must be compatible with T-AKE CLASS vessels. The memorandum indicates that only the specified make and model of equipment/parts will satisfy the Government's needs for additional units or replacement items. The PID Number is N32205-26-SIMACQ-DSM-PM6-0220, and the document is dated May 1, 2026, using MSC Version 3.0 format.