other than full and open memo_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition for an Acquisition Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, dated October 24, 2025. The document requests procurement of an Osprey Valve for Overhauling Sea Valves work item 09560, with a required delivery date of March 16, 2025. The justification for sole-source procurement is based on Osprey Valve's proprietary rights, as they own the proprietary data related to their valves and are the sole manufacturer and vendor.

The memorandum provides multiple justifications for single-source procurement, including restrictive rights, standardization, and compatibility requirements. Specifically, the valves are described as a one-to-one swap with current valves that will maintain class configuration and seamlessly fit without trans-alteration. The document also notes that MSC (Marine Systems Command) does not have the technical knowledge to evaluate non-OEM Osprey Valve branded items, further supporting the sole-source selection. The procurement is for a critical ship equipment item for the T-AH Class vessel.