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This is a Memorandum for the Record (MFR) documenting a sole source or limited source acquisition justification for a federal procurement under the simplified acquisition threshold.

The acquisition seeks Distiller Plant Overhaul Parts from Aqua-Chem, with a required delivery date of August 1, 2026, for use in the ASD MTA in September 2026 (work order W10598). The justification for limiting competition to a single source is based on standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3, specifically for an SPD 35-53TPD distilling plant. The contracting officer determined that only the specified make and model of equipment/parts will satisfy the Government's needs for additional units or replacement items to maintain fleet configuration baseline. The parts are not designated as critical ship equipment. The acquisition does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and does not involve set-asides or special contracting vehicles. The document requires certification by the requestor, a level higher supervisor, and the contracting officer to validate the accuracy and completeness of the sole source justification based on standardization grounds and operational necessity.