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This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition memorandum dated 31OCT2024 for the repair of a Force Draft Blower aboard the USS EMORY S. LAND (AS-39). The requirement is for Hardie-Tynes equipment (Model 60-805) with a delivery date of 30JAN2026.

The justification cites restrictive rights and critical ship equipment as the basis for limited competition. The technical documentation and design information for the Force Draft Blower is proprietary to Steward Machine/ACME Products. The equipment is designated as critical ship equipment under SMS Procedure 106.10-002 ALL, requiring exact form, fit and function compatibility as a one-to-one replacement. The blower is standardized equipment used on AS CLASS VESSELS (AS-39/AS-40), and its failure would pose a hazard to the ship, crew, and environment. The procurement is being handled by the Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command.