377N_JA_Redacted.pdf

J&A Number:

N55236230037

Government Estimate (IGE). The basis of estimate for the IGE was developed utilizing the SWRMC Estimating Guide and the Ship Build Specialist’s knowledge of the requirements. The ship repair market is well known to the contracting officer based on her in-depth experience in the field. That said, additional market research beyond the above was not conducted due to the fact that the ship is already in NASSCO’s shipyard undergoing major repairs and it is impracticable for another company to perform the work.

8. ACTION TAKEN TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO COMPETITION:

This availability is the last opportunity to complete this upgrade prior to deployment and this work is needed to fulfill required operational capability. Lessons learned will be implemented to ensure Requiring Activities become more pro-active in modifying solicitations prior to award to mitigate issuing change orders that affect mission readiness for ships.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(b)) I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting acquisition planning data are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

TECHNICAL COGNIZANCE:

REQUIREMENTS COGNIZANCE:

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (NMCARS 5206.303(90))

J&A Number:

N55236230037

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(a)(12))

APPROVAL BLOCK (FAR 6.304 for Approving Official)

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as Contracting Officer, the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(b)(B).

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER

Kristin Porter, Administrative Contracting Officer, SWRMC C430A 619-571-5701