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, dated 2 JUN 2025. The procurement is for replacement parts for the USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) and USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) tender boats, with Fassmer Service America as the sole source vendor. The specific requirement is to provide replacement parts to ensure proper fit, quality, and reliability of chlorinators and other critical equipment for drinkable water for crew, hospital, and patients onboard the T-AH Class Vessels.

The acquisition is justified under several criteria, including exclusive licensing agreements, critical ship equipment needs, and standardization/brand name requirements. The procurement is for parts that are direct replacements with form, fit, and function compatibility for existing equipment. The required delivery date is 20 SEP 2025, and the document indicates this is a sole-source procurement using the simplified acquisition threshold, with Fassmer Service America being the only identified source capable of providing the required specialized marine equipment components.