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Date: 16 JAN 2025

MEMORANDUM

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

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PR Number(s): REQ# N2183950164076 / ERP# 1301221431

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

a) the name of the required source or brand name

ALLIED SYSTEM

b) the required delivery date/period of performance and

POP 31 OCTOBER 2025 - 10 APRIL 2026

c) its intended use.

Procurement of constant tension winches and davit foundation

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

Allied Systems

21433 SW OREGON ST, SHERWOOD, OREGON 97140-9799

Ph: 503 625 2560 Email: TIM.ALDERMAN@ALLIEDSYSTEMS.COM

POC: TIM ALDERMAN

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

ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. X 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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Allied Systems Company is the sole manufacturer of the Allied Systems D6000FCTS Rescue Boat Davit System. There are no outside venders with resale or distribution rights to sell parts and accessories for this davit. Furthermore, the use of Non OEM components will violate the davits certification and ABS classification

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 10.6-002-ALL Original “Identification of Critical Equipment” denotes the necessity to perform all SAMM required maintenance actions in a timely manner in order to minimize the potential for casualties.

ii. Describe how it applies to the critical piece of equipment: SMS Procedure 10.6-002-AOE Original “Identification of Critical Equipment” Identifies and lists all equipment critical to the safe operation of T-AOE vessels.

b. 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):

ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

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:

D6000FCTS Rescue Boat Davit.

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

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d. OTHER:

4. X 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: 1 0 / 2 1 / 2 0 2 4

b. Required delivery date / Period of Performance: 31 OCTOBER 2025 - 10 APRIL 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:

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.)

f. CASREP Number:

IV. ANTICIPATED DOLLAR VALUE OF PROCUREMENT:

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.