25CB001_NonComp_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition for a Bridge Contract with Serco-IPS Corporation. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division seeks to establish a Bridge Contract valued at $2,996,490 with a performance period of 285 days (17 April 2025 - 28 January 2026) for the Guided Missile Frigate Program Office (PMS-515).

The contract will provide acquisition and business financial management support services, with options for a protest period, 60-day transition, and continuation of services. The sole source procurement is justified by the critical need to maintain support for PMS 515's mission requirements, including ship design, engineering, and production efforts. Without this contract, the document warns of potential severe impacts such as cost estimation risks, communication disruptions, and inhibited data management for Detailed Design and Construction contracts.