Redacted SSJ.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) memorandum dated 5/21/2025 for the procurement of pump impeller and casing rings for the central sea water pumps on a naval vessel. The document justifies a sole-source acquisition from Simsite Pumps for a specific pump replacement part (Make/Model: Simsite Pumps/563A) for a T-AKE class vessel, with a required delivery date of 08/01/2025.

The justification is based on multiple grounds: Simsite Pumps is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) with proprietary rights to the drawings, the item is considered critical ship equipment where failure could pose a hazard to the ship, and it is part of the Navy's standardization initiative. The procurement is for direct replacement parts that are compatible with existing equipment configurations. The document indicates the acquisition is under the simplified acquisition threshold and will be sourced exclusively from Acme Products, with Simsite Pumps being the only authorized distributor for the required pump impeller and casing rings.