4.14 Justification Restricting Competition - Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification Restricting Competition (Sole Source Justification) document for a federal contract opportunity.

The United States Fleet Forces Command (USFF) in Norfolk, Virginia, is awarding a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to EZ Docks Unlimited LLC for a 770-foot floating dock system with accompanying gangway to be installed at the UPS Bayonne pier in New Jersey. The requirement supports the International Naval Review (INR) 250 Navy Harbor Security boats, which are scheduled to arrive on June 21, 2026, for waterborne security operations during the Navy's 250th birthday celebration. The acquisition includes dock sections (60" x 120" and 80" x 120" beige sections), coupler sets, gangway rental, cleats, heavy-duty Y-beam mounts, tie-up cleat brackets, and services including delivery, installation, removal, material handling, personnel and equipment mobilization, and freight charges. The estimated contract value is redacted, and funding has not yet been received but is expected prior to award. The statutory authority cited is 41 U.S.C. 1901 under simplified acquisition procedures for commercial products and services per FAR 12.102(b).

The justification cites unusual and compelling urgency, market research identifying EZ Dock as the only capable vendor with a modular system and logistics capacity to meet the accelerated three-week delivery and installation deadline required before the June 21, 2026 arrival date. The contracting activity is NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, Contracting Department. No follow-on awards or future competition is anticipated, as this is characterized as a one-time requirement driven by a specific high-profile operational event.