USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN CCA-IGBT Drive

This memorandum, dated May 3, 2026, justifies the use of other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. The acquisition is for a CCA, IGBT DRIVER (P/N: 880D3007-3) from EMS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, to be delivered by February 27, 2027. The item is critical for repairing an Advanced Degaussing System, Bipolar Amp Unit, designated as critical ship equipment. The justification is based on standardization and compatibility, as this specific make/model (EMS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION / 456D0200) is required to maintain the fleet configuration baseline for all T-AKE Class Ships and is a direct replacement part. Additionally, the procurement is deemed urgent due to the system's role as an anti-mine measure in contested waters, with the vessel operating in a wartime-like scenario. The system's inoperability poses a risk to a Naval Asset, necessitating immediate repair. The requirement was identified on March 18, 2026, with a CASREP Number 23026, further emphasizing the critical nature and urgency of the acquisition.

This government solicitation (N3220526Q7167) is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide three CCA, IGBT drivers (P/N: 880D3007-3) for the repair of the advanced degaussing system on the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN (T-AKE 12). The solicitation outlines specific instructions for offerors, including pricing, delivery by February 27, 2027, and technical submission requirements. It incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, notably those concerning electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and unique item identification. The evaluation criteria prioritize technical acceptability and fair and reasonable pricing. The document also details packaging and marking instructions, emphasizing duty-free entry for materials.