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This is a J025 Exception to Fair Opportunity form documenting the use of other than full and open competition for a federal procurement action by SERMC/NAVSUP FLCI Contracting.

The procurement involves four units of Kit Installation Parts for HX Alternate (Part Number T27009, Model T26960) including fittings and spool pieces, with a required delivery date of August 14, 2026. The justification for using other than full and open competition is based on Unusual and Compelling Urgency under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2) as implemented by FAR 6.302-2. According to the justification, Fluid-Aire Dynamics, Inc. is identified as the sole source provider of the heat exchanger replacement kit specifically designed and fabricated for installation of the heat exchanger on existing equipment. The original heat exchanger (MPAC Technical Manual 5620-ER-MMC-010) is obsolete, and replacement installation is critical because USS MINNEAPOLIS and USS INDIANAPOLIS experienced failures requiring these MPAC heat exchangers, with ships unable to start service due to Main Propulsion Diesel Engine (MPDE) delays that are impacting the USS Indianapolis deployment schedule and requiring standby generator installation on the ship. The form includes technical certifications, requirements cognizance certifications, contracting officer certification, legal sufficiency review, and head of contracting activity approval authority, with specific signature blocks provided for authorized approvers at various levels.