SSJ_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting a sole source or limited sources acquisition justification for a purchase below the simplified acquisition threshold.

The acquisition concerns XYLEM (formerly Evoqua) Sea Chest Marine Growth protection system intended for use on sea chest and chloropac equipment, with a required delivery date of January 27, 2027. The product is identified as XYLEM (Formerly Evoqua) Chloropac System for T-TAKE class vessels. The contracting officer determined that only one source is reasonably available due to standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3 to maintain fleet configuration baseline. The memorandum documents that the specified make/model of equipment/parts is the only product that will satisfy the Government's needs for additional units or replacement items. The product is not designated as critical ship equipment under COMSCINST 4490.1(series) and SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL. The justification cites standardization as the basis for restricting competition, with the make and model identified as XYLEM (Formerly Evoqua) Chloropac System for use on T-TAKE class vessels. The document references PID Number N32205-26-SIMACQ-DSM-PM6-0196 and notes an independent Government estimate, which is redacted. Additional details regarding urgency determination and supporting documentation appear to be redacted or partially obscured in the latter portion of the memorandum.