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This is a Simplified Acquisition Justification memorandum dated 7/23/24 explaining the use of other than full and open competition for the procurement of heat exchanger plates from Paul Mueller Company/Kelvion Products. The procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

The heat exchanger plates are required to replace/refurbish heat exchangers onboard ships during their ROH/DD availability, with delivery required by 12/31/24. The justification cites multiple reasons for limited competition including: restrictive rights (Paul Mueller Company owns proprietary drawings), critical ship equipment (SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL), and standardization/brand name requirements for T-AKE CLASS vessels (Make/Model: PAUL MUELLER COMPANY/289935-03/289935-04). The memorandum also notes that MSC lacks the manufacturing and technical information required to evaluate whether non-OEM components would be equivalent to OEM parts. The document is signed by a Contracting Officer but does not specify the anticipated dollar value of the procurement.