Sole-Source Justification Redacted.pdf

This is a sole source justification memorandum for the procurement of electric power supply-degaussing equipment parts from Ultra Maritime US - EMS Development Corporation under the simplified acquisition threshold. The procurement is for stock replenishment of critical ship equipment including CCA analog control components, fan modules, CCA IGBT drivers, and DCU SBC replacement kit for the T-AKE vessel's degaussing system.

The justification cites multiple reasons for sole source procurement: Ultra Maritime is the only responsible source as the OEM, they have exclusive licensing agreements, and this is critical ship equipment per SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL. The degaussing system is mission-critical (coded 2 and 3) as it provides automatic mode command data and generates magnetic fields to counteract ship detection. The document references COMSCINST 4490.1 which states that using OEM parts for critical systems is in MSC's best interest due to lower risk, even at higher cost. The justification is supported by technical certifications and approvals from the Military Sealift Command.