Redacted_Other than Full and Open Memo.pdf

This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting the justification for using other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition threshold procurement.

The acquisition concerns a Model 612-0 Fairlead with Roller manufactured by Smith Berger Marine Inc., required for replacement of balanced fairlead equipment on USNS Grumman. The delivery period is 6 July 2026 to 30 November 2026. The Government has selected "Only One Responsible Source" as the determination basis, citing that Smith Berger Marine Inc. possesses all drawings for the required product. Additionally, three justifications support the single-source selection: (1) Restrictive Rights—the source has established proprietary rights and all drawings; (2) Standardization—per COMSCINST 4790.3, only the specified Model 612-0 Fairlead with Roller (PN F50116) maintains fleet configuration baseline, with other T-AO 187 Class vessels using identical equipment; and (3) Exclusive Licensing Agreements identifying Smith Berger Marine Inc. as the Original Equipment Manufacturer. The requirement is not designated as critical ship equipment per COMSCINST 4490.1 and SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL. The requirement was identified on 4 May 2026 with an urgent delivery requirement of 12-20-2026 due to 16 to 20-week lead times on parts. The PID Number is N32205-26-RFPREQ-DSM-PM1-0375. The Independent Government Estimate is redacted.