Other than Full and Open Memo_KO Signed_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting a contracting officer's justification for using other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition threshold purchase.

The acquisition involves an ASCO 300 Series Automatic Transfer Switch required for GFM parts supporting the USNS Sojourner Truth 2026 PSA Emergency Power modifications. The required delivery date is 05OCT2026, and the source must be ASCO Power Technologies. The contracting officer has determined that only one responsible source is available, making this a sole source acquisition. The justification for the sole source determination is based on standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3, which mandates that only the specified make and model of equipment will satisfy the Government's needs for additional units or replacement items to maintain the fleet configuration baseline. 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 independent Government estimate amount is redacted. The document includes required certifications and approvals, with the technical/requirement certification section partially redacted. The PID number is N32205-26-SIMACQ-DSM-PMI-0492, and the memorandum is dated 1 September 2026 (MSC Version 3.0).