Use of Other than Full and Open for SAT (v3.0) - redacted

Date: 4 November 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: N40446-27-SIMACQ-DSM-PM4-0064

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: Military Sealift Command (MSC) requires procurement of a CHT pump overhaul kit for the USS FRANK CABLE (AS40), including two 3-inch 20HP pumps, two pump-and-motor assemblies, ball and check valves, suction and discharge transducers from Eddy Pump Corporation.
b. Required delivery date or period of performance: 1 May 2026 c. Intended use: CHT pump overhaul kit will be used as Government Furnished Materials (GFM) for Work Item 0506 of USS FRANK CABLE (AS-40) 2027 Mid Term Availability.

d. Required Source or Brand Name: EDDY Pump Corporation (UEI: 7TPK3DNQF38) e. Independent Government Estimate: $330,600.00
f. Critical Ship Equipment. Per COMSCINST 4490.1(series) and SMS Procedure 10.6-002ALL, the required product(s) are not designated as critical ship equipment, the failure of which poses a hazard to the ship, the crew or the environment. 3. DETERMINATION (select A, B, or C):
a. ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE: (If there is more than one distributor/authorized technical representative for an OEM part, then Part B, BRAND NAME SOLE SOURCE, is applicable, and Part A, ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE, is left blank.)

MSC Version 3.0 (dtd 6 Feb 2026)

(1) RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the product or service. Explain what rights are restricted, why the restrictive rights make the required item or service available from only one source, and why another company could not satisfy the Government’s need.

(2) EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS: The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or