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This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting a single-source acquisition justification for a purchase below the simplified acquisition threshold.

The acquisition is for RENK propulsion motor drive end and non-drive end bearings, required for delivery by January 12, 2027. The bearings are intended for use in motor drive end and non-drive end applications. The contracting officer determined that only one responsible source—RENK USA—is available for this requirement. The product is not designated as critical ship equipment per COMSCINST 4490.1 and SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL. The justification cites multiple grounds for the single-source determination: standardization to maintain T-AKE Class vessel fleet configuration baseline per COMSCINST 4790.3; compatibility as a direct replacement part for existing equipment; and proprietary rights held by RENK as the original equipment manufacturer and owner of all proprietary rights to the pedestal bearings and their components. The memorandum requires justification under Federal Acquisition Regulation 12.102(a) and GSAR 538.7104-3 and -4, documenting that only one source or limited sources are available and that the requirement does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The PID Number is N32205-26-SIMACQ-DSM-PM6-0188, and the memorandum is dated April 21, 2026.