Summary

This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting a determination to use other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. The contracting officer has determined that only one source is reasonably available for the required product. The acquisition concerns a Bearing Shell LRZ 52-500 H7 manufactured by RENK Corporation, intended for use as a replacement port mid-line shaft bearing for WI 900 equipment. The required delivery date is March 12, 2027, with a point of performance on April 14, 2027.

The justification for single-source procurement is based on multiple factors: restrictive proprietary rights held by RENK regarding bearing proprietary data and manufacturing capability, exclusive licensing agreements making the item available only from the OEM with the rationale that non-OEM parts cannot guarantee required metallurgy and dimensional tolerances, and compatibility requirements as a direct replacement part for existing equipment. The product is not designated as critical ship equipment. The memorandum includes certifications affirming the accuracy of the justification facts and representations provided.