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This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting a justified single-source acquisition for a simplified acquisition threshold purchase. The contracting officer has determined that only one source is reasonably available for the required item.

The acquisition is for a Steam Kettle for Galley Mod on USNS LUCY STONE FY27 PSA, manufactured by CLEVELAND/CHEFS TOYS, with a required delivery date of October 22, 2026. The item is intended for use as galley equipment for the USNS LUCY STONE. The product is not designated as critical ship equipment. The contracting officer selected determination "b. BRAND NAME" as the justification basis, citing standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3 to maintain fleet configuration baseline. Specifically, the required make and model is a Steam Kettle; CLEVELAND - KET-20-T, which is used on all TAO 205 JOHN LEWIS Class Vessels. The item is also a direct replacement part (CLEVELAND - KET-20-TT DOOR) for existing galley equipment that must maintain compatibility. No independent government estimate was provided in this document. The PID number is N32205-26-SIMACQ-DSM-PM1-0153.