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This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting a single-source justification for a simplified acquisition below the simplified acquisition threshold.

The acquisition is for a Wafer Butterfly Valve Body (Wafer, 10 DI Center Line Series 225) with a Ductile Iron A-395 body and 285 PSI pressure rating, required for a magazine sprinkler system repair. The required delivery date is March 1, 2027. The product is sourced from Valve Automation Control / Crane Valve Services, with the independent government estimate redacted. The item is not designated as critical ship equipment per COMSCINST 4490.1 and SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL.

The contracting officer has determined that only one responsible source is available based on standardization and compatibility requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3. The justification cites two primary reasons: (1) Standardization—only the specified make/model (Crane Valve Services 10JG577315) will satisfy fleet configuration baseline needs for replacement items on Lewis & Clark-class type vessels; and (2) Compatibility—the product serves as a direct replacement part for existing equipment on the identified vessel class. The memorandum includes technical certification by the requestor and higher-level supervisor, and approval by the contracting officer, with signature blocks provided for required authorizations.