other than full and open memo_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Memorandum for Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition for an acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold for the USNS ROBERT E. PEARY (T-AKE-5). The procurement is for a RING, WEARING with Part Number 9-0646-01 from Air & Liquid Systems Corporation/Buffalo Pumps, specifically to repair the No.3 LT Central Fresh Water-Cooling Pump. The required delivery date is 28 NOV 2025, with an estimated 180-day production lead time.

The justification for sole-source procurement is based on multiple factors: restrictive rights (proprietary technologies), exclusive licensing (original equipment manufacturer), critical ship equipment necessity, and standardization requirements. The procurement is deemed urgent due to the vessel's critical casualty report, with any additional pump failure potentially resulting in the vessel reaching casualty status level 4. The document emphasizes that the replacement part must be compatible with existing equipment configurations and maintain OEM warranties.