Redacted SSJ N231914332W054.pdf

This document is a memorandum justifying the use of other than full and open competition for a federal acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold for the USNS Lewis & Clark. The procurement is for a Radio Assembly HF, specifically repair parts for an HF transceiver, to be sourced from L3Harris Technologies, Inc. The acquisition is for a MANPACK.1 MIL GPS component with a required delivery date of 23 DEC 2025.

The justification for sole-source procurement is based on multiple factors: the vendor has established proprietary rights, the item is considered critical ship equipment, and it meets standardization requirements for the Military Sealift Command. The document notes the requirement is for a pre-positioning Fleet asset, with potential urgent mobilization needs. The acquisition is driven by technical research, with an estimated 294-day production lead time, and is associated with CASREP Number 24011. The procurement is specifically for an AN/PRC-160(V)1 unit that is fully compatible with existing RF-5800H transceivers.