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This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting a single-source acquisition justification for fire doors required by an ABS-approved Technical Approval Letter (T-ALT) for the USNS COMFORT. The required product is fire doors as specified in the T-ALT, with a delivery date of December 2, 2026, intended for use at the USNS COMFORT JP5 Testing Station and Flight Deck modifications. The required source is Deansteel Machinery Company.

The contracting officer has determined that only one source is reasonably available and has selected "Only One Responsible Source" as the justification basis. The primary rationale includes: (1) restrictive rights—the manufacturer is the only ABS/USCG-approved source on the approved T-ALT previously installed on the USNS Mercy, and using any other manufacturer would require time-consuming T-ALT revision; (2) standardization—maintaining fleet configuration baseline requires the specified Deansteel Manufacturing Company doors to ensure compatibility with the USNS Mercy; and (3) compatibility—the product is a direct replacement part for existing equipment and must be compatible. Additionally, deviation from the T-ALT would require ABS re-approval, potentially delaying procurement for months and impacting the return of the material. The required product is not designated as critical ship equipment. The acquisition does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, and the memorandum documents the decision as required by FAR 12.102(a) and GSAR 538.7104-3 and -4.