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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD

AND INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE FACILITY

1400 FARRAGUT AVENUE STOP 2090

BREMERTON WASHINGTON 98314-2090

SSJ No.: 26-13JA

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION UNDER SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN

COMMERCIAL ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION

(FAR) 12.102(b)

On the basis of the following justification, I hereby approve the use of a sole source proposed contractual action pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901

JUSTIFICATION

1. Contracting Activity

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), Contracting Department (Code 400), Bremerton, WA 98314 proposes restricting competition for identified out of scope growth work for N4523A26C1004 to Motive Power Marine, 401 E Alexander Ave, Tacoma Washington to be executed via contract modification.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

Justification for out of scope contract modification under FAR Part 12 due to identified growth repairs due to ABS findings in order to keep the vessel certified that was not reasonably foreseen during solicitation of the contract.

3. Description of Supplies

This modification is for emergent repair of seven additional base metal repairs and renewing of the topcoat to the underwater body as per the ABS (American Bureau of Shipbuilding) 5-year certification findings. The certification is required to support the contracts are already awarded and in place.

All repairs must be accomplished, and vessel returned for to maintain certification.

The vessel is currently under contract N4523A-26-C-1004 at a Motive Power Marine facility in Tacoma, Washington. The vessel requires ABS certification prior to any movement from the contractor facility to include return to PSNS. Therefore, the vessel must be repaired before the Government is able to get the vessel back.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 336611 - Ship Building and Repairing. The Product and Service Code ( PSC) number is J019 Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks.

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Current Period of Performance 4/1/26-5/21/26 Anticipated Extended Period of Performance end date is 6/10/26.

The Independent Government Estimate (IGE) for this acquisition after scoping is and will be paid for using Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Operation and Maintenance (OMN) funding.

The g minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition

In accordance with FAR 12.102(b), the statutory authority to restricting competition is 41 U.S.C.

1901, agency's need for the property or services is of such an unusual and compelling urgency 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2).

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

On 3/24/26 the contractor picked the vessel up from PSNS ahead of the period of performance start

ABS

to identify any repairs required to obtain a new 5-year certification. Multiple ABS inspection for repair and inspection of all tanks, hull, and skegs were conducted from 3/25/26 through 4/10/26. This caused a delay in waiting for the ABS findings of required repairs for certification. ABS identified seven additional base metal repairs, investigation of failed paint in the tanks, load line repairs, tank access cover bolt replacement, and the renewed topcoat of the underwater body must be completed, or the vessel will not receive its renewed certification. If it fails to receive its certification, then it will be dropped from the transfer program requirements. All repairs must be accomplished, and vessel returned for to maintain certification and provide mission requirements for . Therefore, the Government has urgent need to complete these repairs on the current contract to meet the mission and is unable to resolicit the growth repairs on a separate contract in order to meet the certification deadline.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable

No other sources have been contacted for this additional work.

A synopsis for this action will not be publicized IAW FAR 5.101(b)(2), using other than full and open competition.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs

The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable. This determination is based on

8. A description of the market research conducted and the results or the reason market research was not conducted.

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No market research was conducted based on the rationale presented in paragraph 5 above. It is not practicable to solicit offers outside of contract N4523A26C1004.

Market research was conducted prior to the base award for this requirement. There is only one large business and one small business in the Puget Sound region with the capability to dock the barge with

9. Any other facts supporting the use of sole source.

Motive Power Marine historically has completed work on the Beluga barge representing technical capability and knowledge of the vessel. Puget Sound Naval Shipyard has an urgent need to maintain barge certification to provide for the fall river run.

10. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

No additional sources were sought to provide growth repairs to Beluga barge. Additionally, the initial award was directly to Motive as they were the only capable HUBZone small business that had the facility capability to do the work for the Beluga.

11. A statement of any actions the agency will take to remove or overcome any future barriers to competition.

Code 400 prioritizes small business and small business socioeconomic programs IAW FAR Part 19.

Code 400 will continue to conduct market research in an effort to identify capable small business ship repair firms under various socioeconomic programs, including the HUBZone program. As future, potential sources emerge, Code 400 will make all efforts practicable to promote competition, as well as small business participation.