SSJ YUMA APALACHICOLA Reduction Gear_Redacted.pdf

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

The acquisition concerns OEM reactivation of reduction gears for two naval vessels: APALACHICOLA and YUMA. The required delivery period is 15 July through 14 August 2026. The intended use is for ZF Marine Technicians to reactivate the reduction gears, with the required source or brand specified as ZF Marine LLC. The product has been determined to be non-critical ship equipment per COMSCINST 4490.1(series) and SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL. The PID number is 1301346791.

The justification is based on exclusive licensing agreements, as the item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The document identifies ZF Marine as the OEM and explains that all reduction gears warranties and services to ensure equipment reliability, crew safety, and certification must be performed by them, making them the only available source. Two certification approvals are documented: technical/requirement certification by the requester and a higher-level supervisor, and final approval by the contracting officer. The independent government estimate is redacted in the document.