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This is a Simplified Acquisition Justification Memorandum explaining why full and open competition will not be used for the procurement of habitability outfitting material for the USNS NEWPORT EPF-12. AYRES Composite Panels USA, LLC is identified as the sole source capable of providing the required material, with a period of performance from 8/11/2025 - 11/21/2025 and Required Delivery Date of 07/03/2025.

The justification cites multiple reasons for the sole source award, including: AYRES' restrictive rights as the contracted designer and installer, the material being critical ship equipment (SMS Procedure 10.6.002), standardization requirements for the AYRES/AYRLITE 2022 EPF 1-11 model, and form/fit/function compatibility requirements. The document notes that MSC lacks the manufacturing and technical information to evaluate non-OEM parts, and that AYRES exclusively holds the knowledge and expertise to ensure compatibility with existing equipment. The material will support EPF-12 HABMOD GFM material HABMOD ROH.