USS HECTOR A. CAFFERATA JR. (ESB-8) Chocks and Bitts

Other / Unclassified

This memorandum documents the determination for "Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition" for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. It explains the rationale for soliciting from only one source, citing FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

This document is relevant to bidders as it identifies the specific item being procured and the sole source justification. The item is "deck mounted Panama Chocks and Mooring Bit" for installation onboard USNS HECTOR A. CAFFERATA JR (T ESB 8), with a required delivery date of 01 August 2026. The justification for sole source is based on:

• Restrictive Rights: Data for the Panama Chocks and Mooring Bits are restricted to Saejin Intech CO., LTD, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
• Standardization/Brand Name: Per MSC's standardization initiative, only the specified make/model from Saejin Intech satisfies the Government's needs for additional units or replacement items on T-ESB class vessels (USS LEWIS B PULLER, USS HERSHEL WILLIAMS, USS MIGUEL KEITH, USS JOHN L CANLEY, USS ROBERT E. SIMANEK).
• Form, Fit, and Function: The item is a direct replacement part compatible with existing equipment, ensuring consistency and critical safe working load for ship and crew safety. The model is approved by ABS for installation and maintains class certification.
• Other (OEM Components): MSC lacks the manufacturing and technical information to evaluate non-OEM service and replacement parts for equivalence to OEM components for this radar system, which is under limited manufacturer warranty.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of "Bits and Chocks" material for the USS HECTOR A. CAFFERATA JR. (ESB-8). The government is seeking to acquire specific deck chocks and mooring bitts.

• Item 0001: DECK PANAMA CHOCK, 16" X 20" (Quantity: 5, Unit: Each)

• Item 0002: 18" MOORING BITT (Quantity: 2, Unit: Each)

• Both items require DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent, as per DFARS 252.211-7003.

• Pricing Arrangement for both items is Firm Fixed Price.

• The solicitation number is N3220526Q7075.

• The solicitation issue date is February 10, 2026.

• The offer due date is February 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time.

• The NAICS code is 332999 with a size standard of 750.

• Quotes must identify the requested item(s), unit price inclusive of shipping, extended price, and total firm fixed price.

• Estimated time of delivery is required.

• For this parts procurement, quotes must state that all aspects of the technical requirement, including required delivery date and part numbers, can be met.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to the contracting officer and contract specialist.

• The government will issue a purchase order to the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter.

• Quotes must not contain standard commercial terms and conditions, as they may be considered a material defect and rejected.

• This acquisition is marked as UNRESTRICTED.

• Delivery is FOB Destination to San Diego, CA.

• Deliveries require 48-hour advance notification.

• The contract incorporates by reference FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated by reference, including those related to Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions and Item Unique Identification and Valuation.