SSJ Redacted.pdf

This is a justification memorandum for use of other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. The document justifies a single-source procurement for unrep (underway replenishment) station chains for the U.S. Navy's Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RD&D) program, with a required delivery date of April 29, 2026.

The justification identifies three primary rationales for the limited competition. First, restrictive intellectual property rights apply to the double-stranded chain for the sliding pad eye, which is strictly controlled by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) under drawing 5363392 Rev D. NAVSEA requires strict compliance in construction, lubrication, and packaging, and only NAVSEA can approve suppliers of chain used for underway replenishment. Second, the acquisition qualifies as critical ship equipment under SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL, as failure of the sliding pad eye chain will result in loss of underway replenishment capability and poses hazards to the ship, crew, and environment. Third, the procurement is based on standardization and brand name requirements, as specified makes and models satisfy government needs, and equivalent chain from non-NAVSEA specified companies can only be provided if approved by NAVSEA as the subject matter expert. The known sources capable of providing the required item are Norfolk Bearing, Rexnard Corp, and Browning Manufacturing. The document contains signature blocks for technical certification by the requester and contract specialist approval but does not specify the anticipated dollar value of the procurement.