Redacted SSJ.pdf

This is a Memorandum justifying the use of other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition under the threshold. The document requests a Crane Valve from Crane Company, specifically a VALVE, BTFL, 150PSI, 20.00IPS (Part Number: 20C2266135), to be delivered from April 1, 2026 to June 1, 2026 for valve applications. The procurement is being restricted to Crane Company due to its established proprietary rights, including intellectual property protections that restrict reproduction, modification, or competitive sourcing of the product. The justification emphasizes that Crane is the sole source able to meet operational and performance requirements without compromising quality, reliability, or compliance, as the current infrastructure was designed and calibrated specifically for Crane-manufactured components.

The document lists two potential vendors: B&K Valves & Equipment, Inc. (contact: 866-999-3955, email BWall@BKValves.com, located in Carlsbad, CA) and OK Sales, Inc. (email oksales@coxinet.net, located in Broken Arrow, OK). The procurement is being justified under multiple grounds, including restrictive rights, standardization/brand name requirements, and form/fit/function compatibility with existing equipment. The memorandum notes that introducing non-OEM parts would risk misalignment, operational failure, and system inefficiency, and that MSC does not have the manufacturing and technical information to evaluate equivalent components.