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This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting a sole-source or limited-source acquisition justification for USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS Cargo Hold Lights manufactured by Phoenix Brand Lighting. The required delivery date is June 1, 2026, and the cargo hold lights are intended for use on the vessel. The product is not designated as critical ship equipment per COMSCINST 4490.1(series) and SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL.

The contracting officer has determined that only one responsible source is available for this acquisition, which does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The justification cites standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3 to maintain fleet configuration baseline, noting that only the specified make and model (RLED-2-DF-40-HV-HAZ-MILS Phoenix Lighting) will satisfy the Government's needs for additional units or replacement items. This applies to other T-AKE Class vessels equipped with the same cargo hold lights. The required item must be a brand name product particular to one manufacturer, and compatibility with existing equipment on the USNS WASHINGTON is essential as the cargo hold lights serve as direct replacement parts for existing equipment.