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This is a Memorandum for the Record documenting a single-source procurement justification for parts required to support a 5-year Rudder and Stern Frame Examination for USNS SOJOURNER TRUTH FY27 PSA.

The procurement is for parts specifically identified as Rudder System (Port & Starboard) Model BMS 10800-1 components manufactured by Becker Marine/Ships Machinery International Inc., with a required delivery date of May 14, 2027. The parts are designated for use in PSA Rudder and Stern Frame Examination aboard USNS SOJOURNER TRUTH and are considered critical ship equipment per COMSCINST 4490.1(series) and SMS Procedure 10.6-002-ALL. The contracting officer has determined that only one responsible source is available based on two primary justifications: (1) an exclusive licensing agreement whereby Ships Machinery International is the only authorized U.S. distributor for Becker Marine Systems parts, and (2) standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3 to maintain fleet configuration baseline, as only the specified make and model will satisfy the Government's needs for additional units or replacement items. The parts are also compatible replacement components for existing equipment on all T-AO 205 JOHN LEWIS Class vessels. The memorandum has been certified by both the technical requester and a contracting officer, confirming the accuracy and completeness of the justification for proceeding with a non-competitive single-source acquisition below the simplified acquisition threshold.