Redacted SSJ.pdf

This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting a contracting officer's justification for using other than full and open competition under the simplified acquisition threshold.

The acquisition concerns the purchase of DEKA 36V and 72V Sealed Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (SVRLA)/GEL maintenance-free batteries required for delivery by July 27, 2026, to replace batteries in fork trucks. The contracting officer has determined that only one source—EAST PENN MANUFACTURING CO./DEKA CORI—is available for this requirement. The memorandum documents the basis for this single-source determination as required by FAR 12.102(a) and GSA 538.7104-3 and -4, with the requirement value not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

The justification cites standardization as the primary rationale under COMCINST 4790.3 to maintain fleet configuration baseline, identifying the specific make and model as DEKA SVRLA/GEL 18-G75-21EE 18-G75-27EE 36-G105-9EF for use across all T-AKE Class Vessels. The memorandum includes certifications by the contracting officer that the facts and representations are complete and accurate. The PID Number is N32205-26-SIMACQ-DSM-PM6-0144, and the memorandum is dated March 17, 2026.