Use of Other Than Full n Open Doc Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum justifying the use of other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition under the threshold. The document supports a single-source procurement from Alfa Laval Inc. for GFM material intended for a PSA WI: 545 AQUA BLUE C125-HW 36 M3/HR desalination plant aboard USNS Lucy Stone FY27 PSA (T-ALT 205-0068), with a required delivery date of 30 September 2026. The PR number is 1301384949, and the anticipated dollar value is redacted in the document.

The justification for sole-source procurement is based on multiple criteria. The primary rationale invokes restrictive rights, as market research determined that Alfa Laval holds proprietary rights and maintains exclusive control over all new capital equipment and systems, with no authorized distributors available for U.S. Government customers. Alfa Laval proprietary parts are not authorized for resale by third parties, and the company retains proprietary rights to all applicable drawings and designs. Secondary justifications include standardization/brand-name requirements, noting that the specified AQUA BLUE C125-HW 36 M3/HR desalination plant model is standardized across multiple vessels including USNS John Lewis (TAO-205) and USNS Harvey Milk (TAO-206), and critical ship equipment designation due to the equipment's hazard to the ship, crew, and environment. The memorandum requires certifications from the requester, level higher authority, specialist, and contracting officer and includes signature blocks for each approving party.