1.3.5 Under SAT SSJ_Redacted.pdf

This is a One Source/Brand Name Justification document for a commercial-only procurement by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Centers (FLC) in accordance with FAR 12.102(a).

The procurement requires underwater hull cleaning services to prepare a vessel for an American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Underwater Hull Inspection (UWILD), with the cleaned surface conforming to NSTM Chapter 081 standards. The required delivery/period of performance spans September 21, 2026 through October 7, 2026. The purchasing activity restricts competition exclusively to SEAWARD MARINE SERVICES LLC, identified as a Large business (per NAICS classification) with CAGE Code 3U366. The justification cites three primary factors supporting sole source selection: (1) critical scheduling constraints requiring completion during an extremely restricted operational window during a scheduled port call in Korea, with vessel loss of ABS Class certification and mission-critical logistics support consequences if the deadline is missed; (2) SEAWARD's unique capabilities as the only commercial provider possessing SOFA (Status of Forces Agreement) authorizations, diving permits, pre-mobilized NSTM Chapter 081-compliant equipment, and an established local Korean subcontractor cleared for immediate work commencement; and (3) market research confirming competing vendors cannot obtain Korean SOFA clearances or mobilize personnel and equipment within the required timeframe. The document includes a certification that the requirement represents the Government's minimum need and that sole source processing precludes competition to the maximum extent practicable.