Fire Hydrant Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a non-competitive acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The procurement is for the American Darling Model B-62-B fire hydrants as part of the MILCON P1080 Design-Bid-Build project focused on Power Reliability and Water Resiliency Upgrades. The document justifies sole-source procurement based on the specific requirements that only this particular fire hydrant model meets, including the ability to support fire-fighting capabilities and enable preventative maintenance through a standard hydrant model that allows for parts interchangeability.

The J&A indicates that the fire hydrants are a critical, necessary component for the naval shipyard, and no other manufacturer can provide a comparable solution. The procurement is being conducted under a specific contract (N62470-25-R-0004) and requires a unique hydrant assembly that cannot be easily standardized across manufacturers. The document includes technical certification and contracting officer approval sections, affirming the accuracy and completeness of the justification for using other than full and open competition for this acquisition.