Approved JA MVK 2025-0098_Redacted.pdf

Control #: MVK-2025-0098

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Agency:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Vicksburg District (MVK) Contracting Office, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183-3435.

2. Description of Action:

This is an after the fact justification and approval for other than full and open competition.

This requirement was awarded to Terry Service, Inc., CAGE Code: 0S6W0, on 26 September 2025 as Contract No. W912EE25PA078 for a total firm fixed price of $451,822.85 for the repair of Power Barge 5014’s absorption chiller system.

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

USACE-MVK had an urgent and immediate requirement that became known on 22 September 2025 for the repair of the Revetment Branch’s Power Barge 5014 absorption chiller. All supplies are being delivered to, and work is being performed at the Port of Vicksburg aboard Power Barge 5014. This requirement must be completed by 10 October 2025. This requirement is for:

• Remove and replace 269 tubes in absorber section of absorption chiller

• Remove and replace 144 tubes in condenser section of absorption chiller

• Cutting/welding back opening as needed for tube removal/installation

• Remove all scrap in chiller in way of tubes being replaced

• Custom modify generator plates

• Perform leak test and evacuation of chiller

• Start up and test machine for proper operation

4. Authority Cited:

This requirement is procured under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by FAR Subparts 13.501(a) and 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), “Only one source is reasonably available.”

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

This urgent and immediate requirement became known on 22 September 2025. Throughout September 2025, Terry Service, Inc. under Contract W912EE25PA023 installed a new 300 horsepower water boiler on Power Barge 5014. During installation of the boiler, it was discovered the absorption chiller tubing system needed replacement. Without the replacement of the apsorption chiller tubing, Power Barge 5014’s HVAC system is not operable. Power Barge 5014 provides HVAC services for the Revetment Branch’s Quarterboats. The Revetment Branch’s labor force resides on the Quarterboats during the revetment season.

Without HVAC services and if consideration is given to the geographical locations of the upcoming Revetment worksites, the Quarterboats are uninhabitable under these conditions.

Control #: MVK-2025-0098

Power Barge 5014 is essential for the Revetment Branch’s operations. Failure to complete this requirement by 10 October 2025 will delay the 2025 Revetment Season. The Revetment Branch’s operations are critical to maintaining navigable waterways along the Mississippi River.

Terry Services, Inc. was identified as the only known source with the expertise and capability to successfully complete this requirement on or before 10 October 2025.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition:

This urgent and immediate requirement became known on 22 September 2025, the unusual and compelling urgency precluded following competitive procedures for this requirement.

In accordance with FAR 5.202(a)(2), a synopsis was not required. No efforts were taken to obtain competition.

7. Actions to Increase Competition:

There are no actions to increase competition for this urgent requirement. This is a one-time contract.

8. Market Research:

Terry Service was identified as a source with the expertise and capability to successfully complete this requirement on or before 10 October 2025. For over 30 years, Terry Service has specialized in the commercial and industrial HVAC and controls market. Terry Service is familiar with all components of the Revetment Branch’s Power Barge 5014 HVAC system.

Terry Service has successfully completed similar projects in support of USACE-MVK.

Terry Service has the supply chain to immediately purchase all supplies and the labor force to complete installation and all other onboard vessel services by 10 October 2025.

The only known source with the capability to successfully complete this requirement on or before 10 October 2025 is Terry Service. Other sources may have been able to support this requirement; however, due to the urgency of this requirement competitive procedures were not followed and no sources other than Terry Service were identified.

9. Interested Sources:

In accordance with FAR 5.202(a)(2), a synopsis of the proposed contract action was not required and was not posted to the government point of entry. Terry Service was identified as an interested source.

10. Other Facts:

There are no other facts.