Redacted Sole Source Justification.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Justification Memorandum for the procurement of an Immersion Heater (P/N 726XS139978) for the USNS ROBERT E. PEARY (T-AKE 5) by the Military Sealift Command. The procurement is being pursued through a simplified acquisition process under PR Number N23195-5119-S016, with INDEECO LLC identified as the sole source vendor located in Saint Louis, Missouri.

The justification for sole source procurement is based on multiple criteria, including standardization/brand name requirements, form/fit/function compatibility, and unique technical requirements. Specifically, the document notes that only the specified make/model (X231912ANDB Keep Warm System) will satisfy the government's needs, and the part must be compatible with existing T-AKE class ship configurations. The required delivery date is 06/10/2025, and the intended use is for inventory restock. The procurement is for a single unit, with the vendor having special expertise in providing parts for these sophisticated maritime systems.