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Date: 02AUG2025

MEMORANDUM

Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN ACQUISITION UNDER

THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) USNS ROBERT E PEARY (T-AKE 5) PR Number(s): N23195-5181-W563/1301284311

I. BACKGROUND:

1. In considering the references, FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contacting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that, under the circumstances of the contract action, only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing, brand-name, or industrial mobilization).

2. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b) (3) (i), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition because only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

1. Provide a description of the item or service required, to include

DESCRIPTION P/N QTY

IMPELLER 3-0478-01 1

a) The name of the required source or brand name:

Suggested Source of Supply (CAGE/Vendor ID: 83130) MFG Name: AIR & LIQUID SYSTEMS CORPORATION Div: DBA BUFFALO PUMPS Address: 874 OLIVER ST

NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120-3210

Country: USA

b) The required delivery date/period of performance and:

18FEB2026

c) Its intended use:

TO REPAIR NO.2 CENTRAL SW COOLING PUMP

2. List the source(s) or known vendor(s) who are able to provide the above-described item or service.

- AIR & LIQUID SYSTEMS CORPORATION

- ECI DEFENSE GROUP

III. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IS BASED

ON THE FOLLOWING (select all that apply):

A. _____ Only one responsible source (select all that apply):

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1. _______ RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS: the source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service.

a. Explain what is subject to the restrictive rights:

b. If drawings are included, who is identified as “owning” the drawings.

2. _______ EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is ONLY ONE authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

a. Identify the OEM and explain the circumstances surrounding why the item or service is only available from the OEM.

b. Identify the distributor / authorized technical representative for the item or service. Provide evidence of the exclusive licensing agreement as an attachment to this document. (NOTE: If there is more than one distributor / authorized technical representative, then use Part B – Brand Name.)

3. __X___ OTHER REASON:

a. _X___ CRITICAL SHIP EQUIPMENT: The required item is critical ship equipment, the failure of which poses a hazard to the ship, the crew or the environment.

SMS Procedure Number: 10.6-002-01-AKE

b. _X____ STANDARIZATION / BRAND NAME: Per MSCs standardization initiative, only the specified make/model of the equipment/parts will satisfy the Government’s needs for additional units or replacement items.

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Identify Make / Model Number(s):

X2319611005, PUMP, CNTFGL 7300GPM 1150RPM T-ALT 305

i. Identify other vessels with this Make / Model:

ALL T-AKE CLASS SHIPS

c. _X_____ FORM, FIT, and FUNCTION: Item is direct replacement parts / components for existing equipment and must be compatible in terms of form, fit, and function with existing equipment / configurations.

i. Identify Make / Model of existing equipment:

DESCRIPTION P/N QTY

IMPELLER 3-0478-01 1

ii. Describe how the equipment must be compatible with the existing configuration.

Part must be able to fit in to tight location as per all ready install part. Any modification to parameter may result in part no being able to be installed without further equipment modification.

d. __X____ OTHER: Other reasons not identified above:

MSC does not have manufacturing and technical information required to evaluate and determine whether non-OEM component and replacement parts offered are equivalent to the OEM component and replacement parts. T-AKE engines require special tools and technical expertise unique to these engines; only approved provider is authorized to work on the highly sophisticated equipment. OEM reps have access to provide parts and technical data/ drawings from the original manufacturer as required by USCG and ABS certification, for maintenance as noted under SOW.

4. __X_____ UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY: The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in work stoppage or are mission critical and the routine processing time would injure the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above is an urgent and compelling requirement is based on the following:

a. Date on which the requirement was identified: 30JUN2025

b. Required delivery date / Period of Performance: TBD

c. If the difference between a. and b. is more than one week, explain the delay in submitting the requirement.

DELAYED DUE TO TECHNICAL RESEARCH

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d. Estimated production lead-time:165 DAYS

e. Explanation of why delivery / commencement of services by the date required is needed: (explain the impact to the mission, any special circumstances or conditions, etc.)

Active CASREP required for SALT water pump should another pump fail vessel will be unable to get underway due to crossing T-AKE red lines.

f. CASREP Number:25009

IV. ANTICIPATED DOLLAR VALUE OF PROCUREMENT:

V. CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS:

Technical / Requirement Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Requester Signature / Date

Level Higher (SUPPO / SPE / ASPE) / Date

Contract Specialist / Date

Contracting Officer / Date