Other than Full and Open Comp Memo_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition memorandum dated July 8, 2024, for the procurement of Alfa Laval distilling plant parts and services under the simplified acquisition threshold for the USNS LENTHALL. The requirement is for disassembly, cleaning, inspection, re-gasketing, and testing of No. 1 and 2 distilling plants, with a required delivery date/period of performance of RDD: 06FEB25.

The justification cites standardization/brand name as the primary rationale, specifically for an Alfa Laval Freshwater Generator Type 36-C100. The document explains that MSC lacks the manufacturing and technical information required to evaluate non-OEM parts and services, and that only authorized OEM parts and service representatives are authorized to work on this specialized equipment due to certification requirements from USCG, ASME, SOLAS, and ABS. Alfa Laval Inc. is identified as the sole manufacturer of these distilling plants and the only responsible source that can provide the required parts and services. The procurement falls under simplified acquisition procedures as outlined in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).