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This is a Memorandum for the Record (MFR) documenting a sole-source justification for a simplified acquisition below the threshold.

The contracting officer is procuring Appleton 10-year overhaul and recertification parts (Non-NSN) for crane overhaul operations on the SEP MTA W10504B, with a required delivery date of September 8, 2026. The required source is Appleton Marine Inc., the OEM for this critical ship equipment item. The justification is based on exclusive licensing agreements, as Appleton Marine Inc. is the only authorized distributor and technical representative available for this ship safety-critical system item. The acquisition does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, and the PID number is N32205-26-SIMACQ-DSM-N7-0354. The memorandum confirms that the required product is designated as critical ship equipment per COMSCINST 4490.1(series) and SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL, with failure posing a hazard to the ship, crew, or environment. The contracting officer has determined that only one responsible source exists and completed all required certifications and approvals documenting the basis for the sole-source determination.