SSJ Kaiser 0208-TAO187_CSI_MAIN ENGINE SHAFT BRAKE Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting the justification for a single-source acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold for the U.S. Navy.

The acquisition involves fulfillment of a material order for a propulsion shaft braking system for the USNS HJK T-AO 187 with a required delivery date of 11/01/2026. The required source is EATON CORPORATION located at 9919 Clinton Road, Cleveland. The product has been designated as critical ship equipment per COMSCINST 4490.1(series) and SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL. The justification for single-source procurement is based on standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3 to maintain fleet configuration baseline. The specific make and model required is 51VC1600-LA-8916, which must be used across the 13 other remaining T-AO 187 Class vessels to satisfy the Government's need for additional units and replacement items. The justification also notes that the product is a direct replacement part for existing equipment and must be compatible with the specified make and model 51VC1600-LA-8916. The document includes certification by a technical/requirement authority attesting to the accuracy and completeness of the justification provided.