SSJ_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting a single-source justification for a federal procurement below the simplified acquisition threshold.

The acquisition concerns an Overhaul SIMS Firemain Charging Pump required for delivery between July 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026. The required source or brand is SIMS Pump and Valve, and the product is designated for use as a firemain charging pump. The contracting officer has determined that only one source is reasonably available due to exclusive licensing agreements. The justification indicates that the Original Equipment Manufacturer possesses exclusive parts, engineering expertise, and specialized knowledge required to overhaul the ship safety critical firemain charging pump, which is manufactured from special SIMSITE material available only through the OEM. The product has been determined to be critical ship equipment per COMSCINST 4490.1 and SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL. The memorandum documents the contracting officer's determination that the requirement does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and complies with FAR 12.102(a) and GSAR 538.7104-3 and -4 regarding justifications for limited source procurements. The document includes certification and approval signatures from the requester, a level higher in the supply chain, and the contracting officer.