SSJ Redacted.pdf

This is a memorandum justifying the use of other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition under the threshold for USNS Robert E Peary (T-AKE 5), PR Number N23195-6003-W287.

The acquisition concerns one heated, elected window (P/N: CC-10191) with a required delivery date of April 26, 2027. The sole suggested source is Cornell-Carr Co., Inc. (CAGE/Vendor ID: 21204), located at 626 Main Street, PO Box 253, Monroe, Connecticut 06468 USA, with contact phone number 203-261-2529. The material is needed for repairs to ensure the bridge windows remain fixed, heated, and non-icing, which is critical for vessel navigation and long-lead time procurement.

The justification for single-source procurement is based on multiple factors: restrictive proprietary rights held by Cornell-Carr Co., Inc. over the drawings; standardization requirements under the MSC standardization initiative, as this specific make/model is necessary for compatibility with all T-AKE class ships; form, fit, and function compatibility requirements with existing equipment; and unusual and compelling urgency. The requirement was identified on January 23, 2026, with a 60-week production lead time extending to the delivery date of April 26, 2027. The memorandum certifies that the facts presented are complete and accurate, signed by Contracting Officer James Lopez Parker on January 23, 2026.