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This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting a single-source acquisition justification for a federal contract under the simplified acquisition threshold.

The procurement concerns replacement parts for a fresh water system hot water pump aboard naval vessels. The required products are an impeller (P/N 3-0483-01), gland/seal/mechanic component (P/N 12-0203-01), and wearing ring (P/N 9-0644-01). The sole source for these items is OEM/AIR & LIQUID SYSTEMS CORPORATION. The required delivery date is 03 FEB 2027. The procurement is justified under multiple single-source criteria: (1) exclusive licensing agreements, with ECI DEFENSE GROUP identified as the authorized distributor (POC: Brittany Whitaker, 931-774-7120); (2) brand name/standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3 to maintain fleet configuration baseline for all T-AKE Class ships; and (3) urgency, as the requirement was identified on 3-JUL-2026 and delivery by 03 FEB 2027 is necessary to repair the fresh water system hot water pump. The specific make and model required is AIR & LIQUID SYSTEMS CORPORATION/NA2009-PMPEN for compatibility with existing equipment. The products are not designated as critical ship equipment. Technical certification has been provided by the cognizant authority certifying the accuracy of the justification facts and representations.