Other Than Full and Open redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum justifying the use of other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. The document outlines the procurement of constant tension winches and davit foundation from Allied Systems for the USNS ARCTIC (T-AOE-8) rescue boat davit system, with a performance period of May 21, 2025 to September 10, 2025.

The justification is based on several factors: Allied Systems is the sole manufacturer of the D6000FCTS Rescue Boat Davit System with exclusive proprietary rights, the equipment is designated as critical ship equipment (per SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL), and it requires standardization with existing systems (Make/Model 67261 for T-AKE Class vessels). The procurement involves a direct 1-to-1 replacement that must be compatible with the existing D6000FCTS Rescue Boat Davit configuration. The document notes that using non-OEM components would violate davits certification and ABS classification. The procurement is also marked as having unusual and compelling urgency.