Other Than Full and Open_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting a determination to use other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold.

The acquisition concerns USNS Robert F. Kennedy C4s lifeboat davits and sprinkler pumps required for service onboard the USNS Robert F. Kennedy. The delivery period is 10 NOV – 13 NOV 2026. The required source or brand name is Palfinger. The determination basis is "Only One Responsible Source," selecting option 3.a under the determination section. The contracting officer has determined that Palfinger is the only authorized source to service the lifeboats and davits since Palfinger manufactures and models these lifeboat products. The memorandum identifies two primary justifications: (1) Restrictive Rights—Palfinger holds proprietary rights as the manufacturer, and (2) Exclusive Licensing Agreements—Palfinger is the only authorized source to service the lifeboat davits. The items are designated as critical ship equipment per COMSCINST 4490.1(series) and SMS Procedure 10.6-0002-ALL, the failure of which poses a hazard to the ship, crew, or environment. An urgency justification is also documented, noting the requirement was identified on 23-Oct-2026 with the vessel planning to get underway on 16 NOV 2026, and N7 has been waiting on Palfinger for the solution. The CASREP Number is 26-040. The PID Number is N32205-27-SIMACQ-DSM-PM1-0169.