Use_of_Other_than_Full_and_Open_for_SAT redacted.pdf

Date: 03MAR2026

MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD

Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN

ACQUISITION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref: (a) PID Number: N32205-26-SIMACQ-DSM-PM7-0256

1. BACKGROUND:

a. For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, items particular to one manufacturer).

b. As required by FAR 12.102(a) or GSAR 538.7104-3 and -4, this memorandum documents the decision that only one source is or limited sources are available and the basis for the decision. The requirement does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

2. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT OR SERVICE:

a. Description: PUMP PARTS REQUIRED TO CASCOR C3 FWD EMERGENCY

FIREPUMP (PARTS FOR REBUILD). ALSO QTY (3) NEW 5VHSM PUMPS TO REPLACE

DAMAGED HTFW CENTRAL COOLING PUMPS

b. Required delivery date or period of performance: 19MAY2026

c. Intended use: EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP AND HIGH TEMP FW COOLING

d. Required Source or Brand Name: BUFFALO PUMP

e. Independent Government Estimate: $121,547.89

f. Critical Ship Equipment. Per COMSCINST 4490.1(series) and SMS Procedure 10.6-

002-ALL, the required product(s) is/are is not/are not designated as critical ship equipment, the failure of which poses a hazard to the ship, the crew or the environment.

3. DETERMINATION (select A, B, or C):

a. ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE: (If there is more than one distributor/authorized technical representative for an OEM part, then Part B, BRAND

NAME

SOLE SOURCE, is applicable, and Part A, ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE, is left blank.)

MSC Version 3.0 (dtd 6 Feb 2026)

(1) RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the product or service. Explain what rights are restricted, why the restrictive rights make the required item or service available from only one source, and why another company could not satisfy the Government’s need.

(2) EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

(Complete only a or b below)

(a) Identify the OEM and explain the circumstances surrounding why the item or service is only available from the OEM.

BUFFALO Pumps. No other pump will match form, fit, or function without extensive engineering design and analysis (MSC T-ALT process)

(b) Identify the distributor / authorized technical representative for the item or service. Provide evidence of the exclusive licensing agreement as an attachment to this document.

BUFFALO is only distributed through ECI Defense Group. Exclusive licensing agreement is not available at this time, but all RFQs to Buffalo are referred to ECI Defense

Group.

(3) STANDARDIZATION: Per COMSCINST 4790.3, to maintain fleet configuration baseline, only the specified make/model of the equipment/parts will satisfy the Government’s needs for additional units or replacement items.

(a) Make and Model: AS DESIGNATED IN THE SUBMITTED MOR

(b) Other vessels with this Make / Model: ALL T-AKE 3 AND SOME T-

ESB/ESD

(4) COMPATIBILITY: Product is direct replacement part(s) for existing equipment and must be compatible. Make and Model: AS DESIGNATED IN

THE SUBMITTED MOR

(5) OTHER REASONS. Other reason not identified above. Provide details on mission impact if requirement is not solicited from only one source.

b. BRAND NAME. Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

(1) STANDARDIZATION: Per COMSCINST 4790.3, to maintain fleet configuration baseline, only the specified make/model of the equipment/parts will satisfy the Government’s needs for additional units or replacement items.

(a) Make and Model:

(b) Other vessels with this Make / Model:

(2) COMPATIBILITY: Product is direct replacement part(s) for existing equipment and must be compatible. Make and Model:

c. URGENCY (C3/C4 Casualty Report). As defined in Naval Warfare Publication 1-

031, the supplies or services are of such urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine processing time would injure the

Government. The determination that the procurement for the above is an urgent requirement is based on the following:

(1) Date on which the requirement was identified: 28FEB2026

(2) Required delivery date or period of performance: 19MAY2026 OR ASAP

(3) Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required.

COINCIDES WITH IA TO BE CONTRACTED DURING A VRA SCHEDULED

FROM 19MAY. IF PROVIDED LATER, REQUIRES APPROVAL FOR EXTENSION WITH

USCG/ABS TO BE ABLE TO CONTINUE WITH OPERATIONS UNTIL REPAIR HAPPENS

AT A LATER VRA

(4) If appropriate, include any additional pertinent information.

(5) CASREP Number: 25060, 26013

4. CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS:

a. Technical / Requirement Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance, which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Requester Signature / Date Level Higher (Suppo / SPE / ASPE) / Date

b. Approval: I certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer / Date