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- Main Propulsion Diesel Engine Spare Parts
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- N6883626P0015
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This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for use of other than full and open competition for a federal procurement action.
NAVSUP FLCJ and SERMC are procuring multiple parts for the Number 1 Main Propulsion Diesel Engine (MPDE) Keep Warm System to support maintenance and replacement operations aboard the USS MINNEAPOLIS SAINT PAUL. The procurement is being conducted as a sole source acquisition under FAR 13.501(a) authority, applicable to purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. The procurement request/purchase order numbers are 1301332774 through 1301332777, with a required delivery date of November 18, 2026. The contracting officer determined that the material represents the minimum government requirements and is estimated to not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
The justification establishes that only one responsible source is available based on exclusive licensing agreements. Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) holds exclusive rights to manufacture, sell, install, and provide parts and services for the specified engine types (MAN 28/33D STC, MAN 48/60, MAN 48/60 CR, PC2.5, PC2.5 CR, PA6B, PA6B STC, and PC 4.2) pursuant to license agreements with MAN Diesel & Turbo SE and its affiliates. The manufacturer Everllence confirmed that FMD is the only OEM Pielstick distributor in U.S. territory. A sources sought notice was posted to SAM.gov on February 25, 2026, which resulted in no responses. The J&A was technically and legally certified on February 20, 2026, and approved by the Head of Contracting Activity on March 3, 2026.
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USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION SAT
1. Identification of Agency and Contracting Activity
NAVSUP FLCJ AND SERMC
2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved
Purchase of multiple parts for Number 1 Main Propulsion Diesel Engine (MPDE) Keep Warm System to support maintenance and replacement during the USS MINNEAPOLIS SAIN
3. Description of Supplies/Services to Meet the Agency's Needs Including Estimated Value
Purchase of multiple parts for Main Propulsion Diesel Engine (MPDE) Keep Warm System to support maintenance and replacement during the USS MINNEAPOLIS SAINT PAUL a
4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition
1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilizatio
2. As required by FAR 13.106 3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requiremen of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
J&A #: 26 J007
Is the requested material or service represents the minimum requirements of the Government Estimated Dollar? Yes
41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR 13.501(a) Sole Source
Additional Information Regarding Statutory Authority if Applicable
Procurement Request/Solicitation/Purchase Order Number: 1301332774 - 1301332777
Control Number:
I. Background
II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE
Provide a description of the item or service required, to include its intended use, the name of the required source or brand name, the estimated cost/price, and the required d date/period of performance
Please reference item 3 above (Description of Supplies/Services to Meet the Agency's Needs Including Estimated Value)
III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE Yes
1. Restrictive Rights No The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyright processes in the item or service required.
2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements Yes The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or th authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.
Identify the OEM and explain the circumstances surrounding why the item or service is only available from the OEM.
OR
Identify the distributor(s)/authorized technical representative(s) for the item or service. Provide evidence of the exclusive licensing agreement as an attachment to this docu there is more than one distributor/authorized technical representative for an OEM part, then Part B, BRAND NAME SOLE SOURCE, is applicable, and Part A, ONLY ONE RES SOURCE, should be left blank
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) submitted a letter stating Fairbanks Morse Defense is "authorized to provide OEM engines, parts and services for the following engine typ STC, MAN 48/60, MAN 48/60 CR, PC2.5, PC2.5 CR, PA6B, PA6B STC and PC 4.2. Although Fairbanks Morse Defense is not the original engine designer for the engine types l has exclusive rights to manufacture, sell, install and provide parts and services for the engine types listed above pursuant to license agreements with MAN Diesel & Turbo affiliates (collectively, “MAN”). Fairbanks Morse Defense and MAN have a long history of working together to deliver medium speed diesel engines", see 1.31 OEM letter in Additionally, the manufacturer, Everllence (previously MAN), stated "Fairbanks Morse Defense is the only OEM Pielstick distributor in US territory", see 1.31 Sole Source Sup file.
Additionally, a sources sought was posted to SAM.gov on 25 February 2026, which resulted in no responses.
3. Other Reasons No Provide details on mission impact if requirement is not solicited from only one source
3/3/26, 9:12 AM NAVSUP Procurement Tracker Tool https://mynavsup.nag.navy.mil/apps/ops$protrack.request?p_request_id=46246 1/3
I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.
Legal Sufficiency Review
HATCHER.COURTNEY.C.1512819318 Courtney Hatcher (904) 542 1260 03/03/2026
CONTRACTING ACTIVITY COMPETITION ADVOCATE REVIEW
Contracting Activity Approval
HEAD OF CONTRACTING ACTIVITY APPROVAL
Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as Head of Contracting Activity, the solicitation of the proposed procurement described herein using other than competition, pursuant to the authority of (Placeholder for US code citation)
HCA Approval
3/3/26, 9:12 AM NAVSUP Procurement Tracker Tool https://mynavsup.nag.navy.mil/apps/ops$protrack.request?p_request_id=46246 3/3
Fairbanks Morse Defense 701 White Avenue Beloit, WI 53511 USA www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com
Stacking the Decks
RE: Fairbanks Morse Defense - OEM Provider of Engines, Parts and Services From: Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD)
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter confirms that Fairbanks Morse Defense is authorized to provide OEM engines, parts and services for the following engine types: MAN 28/33D STC, MAN 48/60, MAN 48/60 CR, PC2.5, PC2.5 CR, PA6B, PA6B STC and PC 4.2.
Although Fairbanks Morse Defense is not the original engine designer for the engine types listed above, it has exclusive rights to manufacture, sell, install and provide parts and services for the engine types listed above pursuant to license agreements with MAN Diesel & Turbo SE and its affiliates (collectively, “MAN”). Fairbanks Morse Defense and MAN have a long history of working together to deliver medium speed diesel engines.
Sincerely, Steve Pykett CEO, Fairbanks Morse Defense
Effectively, Fairbanks Morse Defense is the only OEM Pielstick distributor in US territory.
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