Redacted_Other Than Full and Open_HTFW Crane Valves.pdf

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

The acquisition concerns crane valve procurement intended to replace HTFW valves, with delivery required by July 27, 2026. The required source or brand name is CRANE CHEMPHARMA & AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR. The memorandum justifies the single-source procurement decision under the "Only One Responsible Source" determination, citing standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3 to maintain fleet configuration baseline. The specific make and model required is CRANE CHEM PHARMA/20BG664315, applicable to all T-AKE Class vessels. The justification indicates that only the specified make/model will satisfy the Government's needs for additional units or replacement items to maintain compatibility with existing equipment across the fleet. The product is designated as critical ship equipment per COMSCINST 4490.1(series) and SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL. The procurement falls under PID Number N32205-26-SIMACQ-DSM-PM6-0174 and does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Technical certification has been provided confirming the accuracy of the facts and representations supporting this single-source justification.