Use_of_Other_than_Full_and_Open_for_SAT PCO SIGNED REDACT.pdf

This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting the justification for using other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. The acquisition is for USNS OSCAR V. PETERSON Cartridge Seals manufactured by John Crane Inc. (Part Number 20078-355), with a required delivery date of 12/21/2026. The seals are needed for a pump rebuild on the vessel. The contracting officer has determined that only one source is reasonably available based on standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3 to maintain fleet configuration baseline for the T-AO 205 Class vessel. The justification cites both standardization and compatibility as the rationale, indicating the product is a direct replacement part for existing equipment that must be compatible with current vessel systems. The seals are designated as critical ship equipment under COMSCINST 4490.1(series) and SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL, with failure posing a hazard to the ship, crew, or environment.

The document identifies the "Only One Responsible Source" determination as the basis for the single-source procurement, with supporting documentation for standardization and compatibility requirements. The memorandum includes certifications from technical and approval authorities confirming the accuracy and completeness of the justification. An Independent Government Estimate value is redacted in the document. This acquisition falls under PID Number N32205-27-SIMACQ-DMO-N4-0002 and is governed by FAR 12.102(a) and GSAR 538.7104-3 and -4 requirements for documenting limited source availability justifications.