140N_EFTO_ACO_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity for the placement of an order over $3,500 under a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) for the Department of the Navy, Southwest Regional Maintenance Center. The justification is for a sole-source award to National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCO) to replace the NR3 water jet hydraulic power pack motor for the USS MANCHESTER (LCS-14) during a maintenance availability period.

The urgent request stems from an INSURV inspection where a relay failed after 100% work package lock, requiring immediate motor replacement. The hydraulic power pack motor is critical to the ship's operational capabilities, and without replacement, the vessel cannot be certified as sea-worthy or complete mission requirements. The document emphasizes that no other contractor can perform this work within the current availability window without significant delays, increased risks, and potential mission compromise. The procurement is being made under MAC number N00024-18-D-4327, with funding from FY25 OPN D2, and the expected period of performance is two weeks from when material is received.