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- N3220526Q7061
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This is a Memorandum justifying the use of other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The procurement is for an upgrade to the Fire & Smoke Detection System for the USNS Humphreys (TAO-187 Class vessel) due to obsolescence of the existing system, with a required delivery date of March 23, 2026. The sole source is CONSILIUM, the original equipment manufacturer of the fire detection system currently installed on the vessel.
The contracting officer determined that only one source is reasonably available based on multiple justification factors. The primary reasons include: critical ship equipment status (SMS Procedure 8.5-001), as failure poses hazards to the ship, crew, and environment; standardization per MSC's initiative to maintain the same make/model (CONSILIUM Fire Detection System) across the TAO-187 Class vessels; and form, fit, and function compatibility requirements, as this is a T-ALT upgrade to the existing system with some components remaining in place. The Government must acquire compatible replacement equipment because the USNS Humphreys is missing certain components required by USCG regulations for compliance. The anticipated dollar value of the procurement is not disclosed in the document. Contracting Officer Thomas L. White III digitally signed the certification on February 2, 2026, confirming the accuracy and completeness of the justification.
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Date: 2/2/2026
MEMORANDUM
Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN ACQUISITION UNDER
THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD
Ref: (a) PR Number(s): 1301293512
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
_CONSILIUM
b) the required delivery date/period of performance and
3/23/2026
c) its intended use.
Upgrade Fire & Smoke Detection System due to obsolescence of existing system
2. List the source(s) or known vendor(s) who are able to provide the above described item or service.
CONSILIUM
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.
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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 Number: 8.5-001
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): CONSILIUM FIRE DETECTION
SYSTEM
ii. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:
TAO-187 CLASS
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:
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CONSILIUM FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM
ii. Describe how the equipment must be compatible with the existing configuration.
_This is a T-ALT upgrade to the existing system, there are some existing components that will remain, thus the upgrade equipment will be compatible with the existing configuration.
Humphreys is missing some components that USCG deems she must have to be IAW regulations.
d. OTHER:
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:
c. If the difference between a. and b. is more than one week, explain the delay in submitting t he 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 PROCURMENT:
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_.1595615352
WHITE.THOMAS.L.III.1595615352
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.
Contracting Officer / Date
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