SSJ Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) memorandum for a sole-source procurement by the Military Sealift Command for an emergency switchboard circuit breaker replacement. The document specifies the acquisition of a Schneider Electric circuit breaker for a T-AKE vessel, with a required delivery date of 18 July 2025. The procurement is being pursued under the simplified acquisition threshold due to critical ship equipment needs, with the specific circuit breaker (catalogue number WM5KKR33R9DPFMXKJXA) requiring replacement to address potential hazards to the ship, crew, or environment.

The memorandum cites multiple justifications for the non-competitive procurement, including exclusive licensing (Point Eight Power is the Original Equipment Manufacturer), critical ship equipment requirements, and unusual urgency. The requirement was initially identified on 7 May 25, with an estimated production lead time of 6 weeks. The procurement is for a direct replacement part compatible with existing NW40H2 Schneider circuit breaker equipment, and the only known source able to provide the item is CBIONE. The document includes a technical/requirement certification and is signed by a Contracting Officer.