JA - Redacted

Date:

Oct 5, 2026

MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD

Subj: USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN

ACQUISITION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Ref:

(a) PID Number:

N32205-27-SIMACQ-DSM-N7-0008

1. BACKGROUND:

a. For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, items particular to one manufacturer).
b. As required by FAR 12.102(a) or GSAR 538.7104-3 and -4, this memorandum documents the decision that only one source is or limited sources are available and the basis for the decision. The requirement does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

2. DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT OR SERVICE:

a. Description: _USNS CODY Portable Eyewash Station.
b. Required delivery date or period of performance: _RDD 12/28/26 c. Intended use: _Installation of portable eyewash stations. d. Required Source or Brand Name: _GUARDIAN EQUIPMENT

MATTHEW CLARK

410-541-6644

[email protected]

THOMPSON SAFETY WORKS BUSINESS THRIVES

2030 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, ANNAPOLIS MD, 21401

e. Independent Government Estimate: _
f. Critical Ship Equipment. N / A
3. DETERMINATION (select A, B, or C):

MSC Version 3.0 (dtd 6 Feb 2026)

(a) Make and Model:

G1540TC, G1540HTR

Guardian Equipment; Part Numbers G1540BA-R, G1540CVR,

(b) Other vessels with this Make / Model:

EPF Class

(2) COMPATIBILITY: Product is direct replacement part(s) for existing equipment and must be compatible. Make and Model: _ Guardian Equipment; Part Numbers G1540BA-R,

G1540CVR, G1540TC, G1540HTR

c. URGENCY (C3/C4 Casualty Report). As defined in Naval Warfare Publication 1-031, the supplies or services are of such urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in work stoppage, or are mission critical and the routine processing time would injure the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above is an urgent requirement is based on the following: (1) Date on which the requirement was identified:
(2) Required delivery date or period of performance:
(3) Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required.
(4) If appropriate, include any additional pertinent information. (5) CASREP Number: