1.02 J&A Signed_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition for the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego. The procurement is for replacing current old Model Rational Ovens with new shipboard-approved iCombi Rational Model Ovens for the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) by 02 MAY 2025, with an estimated cost that is redacted. The acquisition is being pursued as a Brand Name procurement under the Federal Supply Schedule, specifically citing that currently, the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT and all CVN carriers (with exceptions of CVN 68 and 69) have Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Rational Ovens in their galleys.

Extensive market research was conducted by ships force on the USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN and through multiple channels, including searches on GSA sources and the Dynamic Small Business Search on SBA.gov. The research concluded that only OEM Rational brand ovens can meet the government's specific requirements for naval vessel galleys, including unique characteristics like self-cleaning features, ability to cook food with based on different CVN requirements, and compatibility with existing shipboard systems. The procurement is being pursued as a small business set-aside using the GSA Schedule, with the NAICS code 333310 for Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, and requires vendors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to contract award.