SSJ Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting a justification for use of other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. The acquisition is for USNS William McLean (T-AKE12), PID N29001-5357-S315, dated 23 December 2025.

The requirement is for one Panel Display Unit, Part Number YMD-10744, Quantity 1, manufactured by Appleton Marine, Inc. The required delivery date is 07 April 2026. The item is intended to replace a degraded screen on NO. 3 Crane HMI. The contracting officer determined that only one source is reasonably available and selected "Only One Responsible Source" as the determination basis. The justification cites multiple factors supporting single-source procurement: restrictive proprietary rights and patents held by Appleton Marine, Inc.; exclusive licensing agreements making the item available only from the Original Equipment Manufacturer; standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3 to maintain fleet configuration baseline across all T-AKE Class ships with panel equipment; and compatibility requirements as a direct replacement part for existing equipment. An additional justification basis references COMSCINST 4490.1 policy regarding Original Equipment Manufacturer parts for critical and non-critical shipboard systems. The requirement was identified on 18 December 2025 with a 13-week lead time noted. The delay in procurement is attributed to technical research. The product is designated as critical ship equipment per COMSCINST 4490.1 and SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL.