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

The acquisition is for USNS Comfort elevator upgrade parts from Jered LLC, with a delivery date of December 2, 2026 and intended use for April 2027 Realm of Operations on the USNS Comfort. The required source is specified as Jered LLC, the OEM and sole provider of elevator parts for the USNS Comfort vessel. The document identifies the product as a Comfort Elevator 5 model, with USNS Mercy listed as another vessel equipped with the same make and model. The parts are not designated as critical ship equipment per COMSCINST 4490.1 and SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL.

The justification for single-source procurement is based on restrictive rights, as Jered LLC is identified as the OEM and sole provider of elevator parts for the USNS Comfort. The determination also cites standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3 to maintain fleet configuration baseline, and compatibility requirements as the product serves as a direct replacement part for existing equipment. The contracting officer determined that only one source is reasonably available for this acquisition, which does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, in accordance with FAR 12.102(a) and GSAR 538.7104-3 and -4.