Use_of_Other_than_Full_and_Open Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting a justification for use of other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. The procurement PID is N32205-26-SIMACQ-DSM-PMI-0140, dated 11 February 2026.

The acquisition is for material procurement of a T-ALT 205-0014 (WI-611 Cargo Pump Room Module) for USNS Lucy Stone PSA 26. The required delivery date is 07 January 2026, with a period of performance ending 12 February 2026. The specified brand name and sole source is SIEMENS. The product is not designated as critical ship equipment per COMSCINST 4490.1(series) and SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL. The contracting officer has determined that only one source is reasonably available and has selected the "Only One Responsible Source" determination category. The justification is based on standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3, which mandates that only the specified make and model (SIEMENS/BF215AH, S3VA52T, MTX018-3T4-E, 3VA6140-6) will satisfy the Government's needs for maintaining fleet configuration baseline for additional units or replacement items. Other vessels with this same make and model include USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO Class Vessels). The memorandum documents the decision to proceed with this limited source procurement under simplified acquisition procedures without full and open competition.