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This document is a memorandum justifying the use of other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold, dated July 14, 2025, with PR Number ERP # 1301274104 and REQ # N2319551964118.

The procurement is for centrifugal pump refurbishment services from Buffalo Pumps Inc, with a required delivery date of September 30, 2025. The government has identified two potential sources: Buffalo Pumps Inc and ECI Defense Group. The justification is based on multiple factors including that Buffalo Pumps Inc is the only responsible source due to restrictive rights in proprietary data, patents, copyrights, and secret processes related to Buffalo pump parts. Additionally, this constitutes an exclusive licensing agreement where Buffalo Pumps Inc is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and only distributes through authorized vendors. The procurement also qualifies as critical ship equipment under SMS Procedure Number 7.1-007-ALL, where failure poses hazards to the ship, crew, or environment. Finally, the Military Sealift Command (MSC) lacks the manufacturing and technical information necessary to evaluate whether non-OEM components are equivalent to OEM parts, and the responsible source has access to required equipment, parts, service data, and technical drawings for proper repair and maintenance. The document includes certification by Contracting Officer Parker James L. Opez but does not specify the anticipated dollar value of the procurement.