other than full and open memo_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition memorandum for the procurement of constant tension winches and davit foundation from Appleton Marine, Inc. The acquisition is for critical ship equipment specifically for the YMD-5277 36" Capstan Mooring Equipment for the T-AOE vessel class, with a required delivery date of August 20, 2025. Appleton Marine, Inc. is identified as the sole manufacturer of these critical mooring equipment components, with no outside vendors having resale or distribution rights, and the use of non-OEM components would violate mooring equipment certification and ABS classification.

The justification is based on several key factors: (1) restrictive rights related to proprietary equipment, (2) the critical nature of the ship equipment that poses potential hazards to the ship, crew, or environment, (3) standardization requirements per MSC initiatives that specify only the exact make/model will satisfy government needs, and (4) the requirement for direct replacement parts compatible with existing equipment configurations. The procurement falls under the simplified acquisition threshold and is being processed with Appleton Marine, Inc. as the only viable source for these specialized marine mooring components.