Redacted Other Than Full and Open memo_WTD.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 purchase.

The acquisition concerns Navy Standard Water Tight Doors for ABS Survey replacement doors on the USNS ARCTIC vessel. The required delivery period spans 04 May 2026 through 16 October 2026. The specified source is Railway Specialties Corporation located at 2979 State Road, Croydon. The contracting officer has determined that only one responsible source is available for this requirement, which does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and therefore does not require full and open competition.

The justification for single-source procurement is based on standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3 to maintain fleet configuration baseline, as the specified make and model per Drawing 6361161 Multiple Doors is the only product that will satisfy the Government's needs for replacement items on the USNS ARCTIC. Additionally, compatibility requirements are cited, as the product serves as a direct replacement part for existing equipment and must be compatible with current installations. The document requires technical certification confirming the accuracy of facts presented and compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation and General Services Administration regulations regarding single-source justifications for simplified acquisitions.