Memorandum for the Record: Single Source Justification

This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting a sole source acquisition justification for a federal procurement action under the simplified acquisition threshold. The document justifies the use of limited competition for the acquisition of a Cargo Crane 5 Year from Appleton Marine Inc., with a required delivery date of February 2, 2028. The contracting officer has determined that only one source is reasonably available based on multiple justification factors: restrictive proprietary rights held by the manufacturer, exclusive licensing agreements limiting the item to the original equipment manufacturer, standardization requirements to maintain fleet configuration baseline per COMSCINST 4790.3, and direct replacement part compatibility with existing Appleton Cargo crane equipment used on all AKE class vessels. The document confirms that the required product is not designated as critical ship equipment under COMSCINST 4490.1(series) and SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL.

The memorandum identifies Appleton as the OEM holding all proprietary rights, data, drawings, and copyrights for the AKE class cargo cranes, establishing the legal and technical basis for the sole source determination. Supporting certifications from the requester and contracting officer confirm the accuracy and completeness of the justification. The procurement is identified as an urgent requirement driven by a scheduled dry docking operation, necessitating completion of the acquisition process and delivery within the specified timeline.