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Date: 10 July 2025

MEMORANDUM

Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN ACQUISITION UNDER

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): 1301272788

I. BACKGROUND:

1. In considering the references, FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contacting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that, under the circumstances of the contract action, only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing, brand-name, or industrial mobilization).

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition because only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

1. Provide Fire Detection System Replacement components.

a. The name of the required source or brand name:

Consilium, Hoffman, Phoenix Contact, Schneider Electric, Helkama

b. The required delivery date/period of performance:

RDD: 9/30/2025.

c. Intended use:

MSC requires final procurement of the components associated with the developed and ABS & USCG approved TRANSALT work package to upgrade the Fire Detection and Alarm System onboard the T-AH 19 Class to a Consilium system and to add additional spaces to the existing coverage. Procurement includes (but not limited to) additional loop devices (e.g., heat & smoke detectors, manual call points, etc.) control station, test devices, cabling, etc.

2. List the source(s) or known vendor(s) who are able to provide the above described item or service.

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IS BASED

ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. _____ Only one responsible source (select all that apply):

1. ____ RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS: the source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service.

a. Explain what is subject to the restrictive rights.

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b. If drawings are included, who is identified as “owning” the drawings.

2. ___ EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is ONLY ONE authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

a. Identify the OEM and explain the circumstances surrounding why the item or service is only available from the OEM.

b. Identify the distributor / authorized technical representative for the item or service.

Provide evidence of the exclusive licensing agreement as an attachment to this document.

(NOTE: If there is more than one distributor / authorized technical representative, then use Part B – Brand Name.)

3. __X___ OTHER REASON:

a. __X___ CRITICAL SHIP EQUIPMENT: The required item is critical ship equipment, the failure of which poses a hazard to the ship, the crew or the environment.

i. SMS Procedure Number: MSC.1/Circ.1432, 31 May 2012, Revised Guidelines for the Maintenance and Inspection of Fire Protection Systems and Appliances (Available Commercially) and CFR 46/chapter-I/subchapter-H/part-76/subpart-76.27

b. _X___ STANDARDIZATION / BRAND NAME: Per MSCs standardization initiative, only the specified make/model of the equipment/parts will satisfy the Government’s needs for additional units or replacement items.

i. Identify Make / Model Number(s): Consilium, Hoffman, Phoenix Contact, Schneider Electric, Helkama.

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model: T-AH Class

c. ___X_ FORM, FIT, AND FUNCTION: Item is direct replacement parts / components for existing equipment and must be compatible in terms of form, fit, and function with existing equipment / configurations.

i. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment: See drawing 436-8882275 for a comprehensive list.

ii. Describe how the equipment must be compatible with the existing configuration.

The fire detection system must be in accordance with ABS and USCG Requirements. This specific system has been approved by ABS and USCG for installation onboard the USNS Mercy. Other components for