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Date: 02/12/2026

MEMORANDUM

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) USNS ROBERT E PEARY (T-AKE 5) PR Number(s): N23195-6041-W094

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 a description of the item or service required, to include

DESCRIPTION: P/N: QTY:

SHAFT BEARING ASSY A5-608992 1

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

Suggested Source of Supply (CAGE/Vendor ID: 75477 MFG Name: FM AF, LLC/AMERICAN FAN COMPANY Address: 2933 SYMMES RD FAIRFIELD, OH 45014 2001 UNITED STATES

b) The required delivery date/period of performance and:

07/03/2026

c) Its intended use:

Material is needed for CASREP repairs. End item SLUDGE/WASTE INCNRTR FLUE GAS FAN

CLEAR FORM

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

Suggested Source of Supply (CAGE/Vendor ID: 75477 MFG Name: FM AF, LLC/AMERICAN FAN COMPANY Address: 2933 SYMMES RD FAIRFIELD, OH 45014 2001 UNITED STATES

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:

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

Suggested Source of Supply (CAGE/Vendor ID: 21204) MFG Name: CORNELL-CARR CO., INC.

Address: 626 Main St. PO Box 253 Monroe, CT 06468 USA Phone: 203-261-2529

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. OTHER REASON:

a. 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.

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i. SMS Procedure Number: 10.6-002-01-AKE

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_ _ b. STANDARIZATION / 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):

X231912ARR6 FAN,FLUE GAS

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

ALL T-AKE CLASS SHIPS

c. _ _ 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:

DESCRIPTION: P/N: QTY:

SHAFT BEARING ASSY A5-608992 1

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

Part must be able to fit in to tight location as per all ready install part. Any modification to parameter may result in part no being able to be installed without further equipment modification.

d. _ _ OTHER: Other reasons not identified above:

MSC does not have manufacturing and technical information required to evaluate and determine whether non-OEM component and replacement parts offered are equivalent to the OEM component and replacement parts. T-AKE engines require special tools and technical expertise unique to these engines; only approved provider is authorized to work on the highly sophisticated equipment. OEM reps have access to provide parts and technical data/ drawings from the original manufacturer as required by USCG and ABS certification, for maintenance as noted under SOW.

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ASANTE.ABRA Digitally signed by

HAM.N.1384905 ASANTE.ABRAHAM.N.13849

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4. UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY: The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in work stoppage or are mission critical and the routine processing time would injure the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:

a. Date on which the requirement was identified:

b. Required delivery date / Period of Performance:

02/11/2026

07/03/2026

c. If the difference between a. and b. is more than one week, explain the delay in submitting the requirement.

d. Estimated production lead-time: 14 WEEKS

e. Explanation of why delivery / commencement of services by the date required is needed:

(explain the impact to the mission, any special circumstances or conditions, etc.)

Item is needed to repair Incinerator. TImely delivery will aid in completing repairs during ROH.

f. CASREP Number: 26003

IV. ANTICIPATED DOLLAR VALUE OF PROCUREMENT: $ 21,516.00

V. CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS:

Technical / Requirement Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Requester Signature / Date

Level Higher (SUPPO / SPE / ASPE) / Date

Contract Specialist / Date

Contracting Officer / Date

NOWLIN.JAMIL Digitally signed by

AH.R.13655799 579942

NOWLIN.JAMILAH.R.1365

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