USNS CHAMBERS Mooring Lines
ID: N4044325Q0037Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC

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Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

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MISCELLANEOUS SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT (2090)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0303a59fa6544c1e8caee9577a3eaf1c/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, intends to make a sole source award for the procurement of mooring lines for the USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS, with American Rigging & Supply Co., Inc. identified as the sole supplier. The procurement is critical for ensuring the operational safety of the vessel, as the mooring lines are essential for securing the ship and preventing drift due to environmental conditions. Due to proprietary rights and exclusive licensing agreements with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), only American Rigging & Supply Co., Inc. is capable of fulfilling this urgent requirement. Interested parties can contact Jorge Soto at jorge.a.soto17.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 619-408-5994 for further details.

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    This memorandum outlines the justification for using a procurement strategy that allows for sourcing from a single supplier under the simplified acquisition threshold, as permitted by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The requirement entails procuring mooring lines essential for securing vessels and preventing drift due to environmental conditions. Only one source, American Rigging & Supply Co. Inc., has been identified as capable of fulfilling this need, primarily due to proprietary rights and exclusive licensing agreements with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The memorandum emphasizes the critical nature of the mooring lines for operational safety and compliance with technical specifications. Furthermore, there is an unusual and compelling urgency to fulfill this procurement to mitigate potential risks to the ship and crew. The documentation concludes with a certification that the provided details are accurate and justifiable, confirming the necessity of limiting competition for this critical acquisition.
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