STONE JnA _Redacted.pdf

This is a memorandum documenting the justification for use of other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition under the FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) threshold. The acquisition is for Always On UPS Systems battery parts required for use throughout the USNS LUCY STONE, with a delivery date of 29 May 2026.

The memorandum identifies Always On UPS Systems as the sole source vendor and establishes the justification basis under multiple criteria. The primary justifications include: exclusive licensing agreements, as Always On UPS is the Original Equipment Manufacturer that owns all rights to dimensional, material, and manufacturing details for the equipment parts, making procurement from another source impossible; standardization/brand name requirements, as the specified Make/Model 53027 is standardized for use across four Navy vessels (USNS JOHN LEWIS (T-AO 205), USNS EARL WARREN (T-AO 206), USNS OSCAR V. PETERSON (T-AO 207), and USNS ROBERT E. KENNEDY (T-AO 208)); and form, fit, and function compatibility, as the battery parts are direct replacement components that must maintain compatibility with existing UPS equipment configurations. The document requires completion of fields for PR number, anticipated dollar value, and additional supporting documentation, though these sections remain blank in this template version.