Notice to make Sole Source Award
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND BATSSAN DIEGO, CA, 92123-5000, USA
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy's Military Sealift Command, is issuing a special notice for a sole source award related to critical components for refrigeration-cargo plants and air conditioning systems on Navy ships. The procurement is focused on items from Trident Maritime Systems, which are essential for maintaining the integrity and safety of perishable cargo, necessitating the use of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts due to their proprietary nature and mission-critical roles. This acquisition underscores the urgency and uniqueness of the required components, with a certification emphasizing the need for timely delivery to avoid mission impact. Interested parties should note that the procurement process adheres to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), allowing for solicitation from a single source, and further inquiries can be directed to the appropriate contracting office.

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    This memorandum addresses the use of other than full and open competition for a procurement under the simplified acquisition threshold. It references FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), allowing for solicitation from a single source if only one source is reasonably available due to factors like urgency or exclusive licensing. The required items, primarily from Trident Maritime Systems, include components critical for a refrigeration-cargo plant and air conditioning systems essential for Navy ships. The document details that these components are necessary to maintain the integrity and safety of perishable cargo, with strict adherence to the use of OEM parts due to their proprietary nature and critical mission roles. It outlines the justification for non-competitive procurement based on uniqueness, exclusive agreements, and criticality of the equipment for ship operations. The memorandum concludes with a certification of the procurement details, emphasizing the need for timely delivery to avoid mission impact. This acquisition process underscores the government's effort to ensure the supply of essential military equipment while adhering to procurement regulations.
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