Redacted JA.pdf

This document is a Memorandum for Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition for an Acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold for the USNS SACAGAWEA (T-AKE 2). The requirement is to provide Main Switchboard High Voltage Breaker Mechanical Safety Interlocks from Point Eight Power, Inc./ABB Control Inc., with a delivery date of 07JUL2025. The purpose is to replace broken safety interlocks in the High Voltage Main Switchboard, which are critical ship equipment where failure could pose a hazard to the ship, crew, or environment.

The memorandum justifies the sole-source procurement by citing that Point Eight Power is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and repairs must be made correctly to prevent major damage or potential loss of life. The procurement is delayed due to technical review and long lead times on parts, with an estimated 12-week production lead time. The document includes a technical/requirement certification and is signed by a Contracting Officer, indicating this is an urgent replacement of safety-critical equipment for the Military Sealift Command's vessel.