Other than Full and Open Competition_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Memorandum for the Record (MFR) justifying the use of limited sources for a simplified acquisition below the simplified acquisition threshold.

The acquisition concerns a sliding watertight door (A-0 Class, Model J760-EP009 with starter panel J760-EP010) required for the USNS Lucy Stone, with delivery required by October 22, 2026. The required source is Korea Steel CO. LTD. The contracting officer has determined that only one responsible source is available for this acquisition. The justification is based on standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3 to maintain fleet configuration baseline, as this specific make and model is the only product that will satisfy the Government's needs for additional units or replacement items. The document notes that the required product is not designated as critical ship equipment per COMSCINST 4490.1(series) and SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL. The PID number is N32205-26-SIMACQ-DSM-PMI-0272, dated April 1, 2026. The memorandum includes certifications confirming the accuracy of the facts and representations supporting the single-source justification.