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This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting the use of other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition threshold procurement.

The acquisition pertains to repair components for the No. 3 Sea Water Cooling Pump on an unspecified vessel, specifically a shaft (P/N 7-0119-01), impeller nut (P/N 15-0140-01), and setscrew (P/N 315-68-1031). The required source is ECI Defense Group, with an independent government estimate of $77,370.86 and a required delivery date of 30 September 2026. The procurement is classified as an urgent requirement based on CASREP Number 26004, with the requirement identified on 12 May 2026. The product is designated as non-critical ship equipment.

The justification for sole-source procurement is established through multiple factors: restrictive rights held by Air & Liquid Systems Corporation (the original equipment manufacturer), exclusive licensing agreements with ECI Defense Group as the authorized distributor/technical representative, standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3 to maintain fleet configuration baseline across all T-AKE class ships, and compatibility requirements as a direct replacement part for existing equipment. The memorandum notes that MSC lacks the manufacturing and technical information required to evaluate whether non-OEM components would be equivalent alternatives. The point of contact for ECI Defense Group is Brittany Whitaker (brittany.whitaker@ecidg.com, 931-774-7120).

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Date: 24 Jun 26

MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD

Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN

ACQUISITION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PID Number: N29001-6174-W663

1. BACKGROUND:

a. For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, items particular to one manufacturer).

b. As required by FAR 12.102(a) or GSAR 538.7104-3 and -4, this memorandum documents the decision that only one source is or limited sources are available and the basis for the decision. The requirement does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

2. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT OR SERVICE:

a. Description:

b. Required delivery date or period of performance: 30 SEP 2026

c. Intended use: NO. 3 SEA WATER COOLING PUMP

d. Required Source or Brand Name: ECI DEFENSE GROUP

e. Independent Government Estimate: $77,370.86

f. Critical Ship Equipment. Per COMSCINST 4490.1(series) and SMS Procedure 10.6-002- ALL, the required product(s) is/are is not/are not designated as critical ship equipment, the failure of which poses a hazard to the ship, the crew or the environment.

3. DETERMINATION (select A, B, or C):

a. ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE: (If there is more than one distributor/authorized technical representative for an OEM part, then Part B, BRAND NAME SOLE SOURCE, is applicable, and Part A, ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE, is left blank.)

SHAFT/ P/N: 7-0119-01

IMPELLER NUT/ P/N: 15-0140-01

SETSCREW/ P/N:315-68-1031

MSC Version 3.0 (dtd 6 Feb 2026)

(1) ✔ RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the product or service. Explain what rights are restricted, why the restrictive rights make the required item or service available from only one source, and why another company could not satisfy the Government’s need.

(2) ✔ EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM. (Complete only a or b below)

(a) Identify the OEM and explain the circumstances surrounding why the item or service is only available from the OEM.

(b) Identify the distributor / authorized technical representative for the item or service. Provide evidence of the exclusive licensing agreement as an attachment to this document.

(3) STANDARDIZATION: Per COMSCINST 4790.3, to maintain fleet configuration baseline, only the specified make/model of the equipment/parts will satisfy the Government’s needs for additional units or replacement items.

(a) Make and Model: AIR & LIQUID SYSTEMS CORP/ NA2002-PMPEND

(b) Other vessels with this Make / Model: ALL T-AKE CLASS SHIPS

(4) ✔COMPATIBILITY: Product is direct replacement part(s) for existing equipment and must be compatible. Make and Model: AIR & LIQUID SYSTEMS CORP/ NA2002-PMPE

(5) ✔OTHER REASONS. Other reason not identified above. Provide details on mission impact if requirement is not solicited from only one source.

b. BRAND NAME. Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

(1) STANDARDIZATION: Per COMSCINST 4790.3, to maintain fleet configuration baseline, only the specified make/model of the equipment/parts will satisfy the Government’s needs for additional units or replacement items.

AIR & LIQUID SYSTEMS CORPORATION/ MFR DWG-CA16737 REV B

MSC does not have manufacturing and technical information required to evaluate and determine whether non-OEM components and replacement parts offered are equivalen

ECI DEFENSE GROUP, POC BRITTANY WHITAKER, EMAIL:

brittany.whitaker@ecidg.com, PH: 931-774-7120 mailto:brittany.whitaker@ecidg.com

TO REPAIR NO.3 SEA WATER COOLING PUMP APL:X2319611005

(a) Make and Model:

(b) Other vessels with this Make / Model:

(2) COMPATIBILITY: Product is direct replacement part(s) for existing equipment and must be compatible. Make and Model:

c. URGENCY (C3/C4 Casualty Report). As defined in Naval Warfare Publication 1-03-

1, the supplies or services are of such urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine processing time would injure the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above is an urgent requirement is based on the following:

(1) Date on which the requirement was identified: 12-May-2026

(2) Required delivery date or period of performance: 30 Sep 2026

(3) Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required.

(4) If appropriate, include any additional pertinent information.

(5) CASREP Number: 26004

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MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
N29001-6174-W663
1. BACKGROUND:
2. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT OR SERVICE:

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