use of other than full and open memo_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting a contracting decision to use other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition threshold purchase.

The acquisition is for USNS Sacagawea fire fighting equipment required by April 13, 2026, for use by civilian mainer crew members assigned as firefighters. The required source or brand name is Honeywell. The justification for limiting competition to a single source is based on standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3 to maintain fleet configuration baseline. Specifically, the equipment required is a Honeywell Morning Pride LTO 9613, MSC Spec Build fire fighting equipment that is installed on the MSC vessel and is a direct replacement part for existing equipment that must remain compatible. The document confirms the product is not designated as critical ship equipment. The acquisition references PID Number N32205-26-SIMACQ-DMO-N4-0069 and is dated March 25, 2026. The determination selects option B under "Brand Name," establishing that only the specified Honeywell make and model will satisfy the Government's needs for additional units or replacement items due to standardization and compatibility requirements with existing equipment on the vessel.