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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 MERCY. The procurement is for a sea chest marine growth protection system (item 0963_A_TAH_CCSI_SEA CHEST MARINE GROWTH) from Wilson Walton, with a required delivery date of December 19, 2025. The justification for sole source procurement is based on multiple factors, including restrictive rights (Wilson Walton is the sole source owner of drawings and data), standardization with existing anti-fouling system (MGPS WT 1197), and form, fit, and function compatibility with existing ship equipment.

The memorandum emphasizes that the parts must be a one-to-one swap with the current configuration, with any modification to parameters potentially preventing installation. Additionally, the Military Sealift Command (MSC) notes they lack the manufacturing and technical information to evaluate non-OEM components, making the original manufacturer's parts and technical data crucial for proper repair and maintenance of the ship's equipment. The document includes certification sections and is dated May 22, 2025, with approvals required from various levels of procurement and contracting personnel.