Other than Full and Open_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 24 March 2025. The procurement is for Siemens equipment (GFM for PSA cargo pump room modifications) for the USNS Robert F. Kennedy T-AO 208, with a required delivery date of 5 July 2025. The acquisition is being pursued as a sole-source procurement due to restrictive rights, standardization, and brand-specific requirements, with Siemens identified as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).

The documentation specifies precise Siemens equipment models (3VA4140-6HL31-0AA0, BF215AH, S3VA52T, MTX018-3T4-E) and notes that this procurement is part of MSC's standardization initiative. The equipment is intended for a Trans-ALT install and must meet ABS and USCG rules. The procurement is justified under several acquisition exceptions, including proprietary rights, exclusive licensing, standardization, and form/fit/function compatibility with existing ship configurations.