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

The acquisition concerns a seawater charging pump order required for delivery by July 1, 2026, as a replacement for ships' seawater charging pump systems. The required source and brand name is SIMS PUMP, with the specific model identified as SIMS PUMP/N18297-A75 10000-4X3-10. The product is designated as critical ship equipment per COMSCINST 4490.1(series) and SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL. The contracting officer has determined that only one responsible source is available, selecting option A (Only One Responsible Source) as the justification for limiting competition. Two primary justifications are provided: (1) SIMS PUMP owns proprietary rights to the drawings and sells direct without distributors, and (2) the item is only available from the OEM (SIMS PUMP/N18297-A75 10000-4X3-10) with no authorized distributors. Additional justification is based on standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3 to maintain fleet configuration baseline, as all AKE-class vessels utilize this specific make and model. The PID number is N32205-26-SIMACQ-DSM-PM6-0121, with the memorandum dated May 21, 2026.