Redacted JA.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) memorandum for a sole-source procurement of cargo crane parts for the USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS. The document justifies the use of other than full and open competition for acquiring cargo crane parts from Appleton Marine, citing critical ship equipment requirements and proprietary rights. The required delivery date is 09/30/2025, and the procurement is specifically for the inspection of cargo cranes for the ROH/DD (Repair/Overhaul/Depot Damage) on a T-AKE class vessel.

Key justification points include Appleton Marine's exclusive proprietary rights to drawings and materials for T-AKE class cargo cranes, with regulatory bodies like the United States Coast Guard and American Bureau of Shipping only recognizing servicing and repairs by authorized OEM representatives. The document emphasizes that the cargo crane system is critical equipment, and failure to properly maintain or replace parts could restrict the ship from performing its primary mission, potentially resulting in a C-4 status that would severely impact underway replenishment services.