use of other than full and open memo_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting a determination to use other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition procurement under the simplified acquisition threshold.

The acquisition is for Fire Door Spare Parts, specifically Von Duprin brand 8827 parts intended for use with a GFM for WI 574B vessel. The required delivery date is August 1, 2026. The determination is based on standardization and compatibility requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3 to maintain fleet configuration baseline. Only the specified Von Duprin 8827 parts will satisfy the Government's needs for additional units or replacement items, as these are direct replacement parts for existing equipment that must be compatible with the vessel. The required product is not designated as critical ship equipment per COMSCINST 4490.1(series) and SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL.

The memorandum identifies three justifications for single-source procurement: standardization under COMSCINST 4790.3, compatibility as a direct replacement part for existing equipment, and brand name specification for the Von Duprin 8827 parts. The document references PID Number N32205-26-SIMACQ-DSM-PM4-0273 and indicates compliance with FAR 12.102(a) and GSAR 538.7104-3 and -4 requirements for documenting the availability of only one source.