EFTO_185N_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity for a placement of an order over $3,500 under a Multiple Award Contract (MAC). The Department of the Navy's Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) is seeking to issue a delivery order to National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. (NASSCO) under MAC number N00024-18-D-4327 for USS MANCHESTER (LCS-14). The specific work involves repairing the Pivoting Rescue Boat Davit (Work Item No. 583-11-005), which includes removal, inspection, installation, and testing of the boat davit's Electro Magnetic Brake. The total estimated value will be funded by FY25 OPN D2, with an expected performance period of four to six weeks from material receipt.

The justification cites the exception as a sole-source award in the interest of economy and efficiency, as a logical follow-on to an existing order. NASSCO is uniquely positioned to complete the work with minimal disruption, avoiding duplicate costs associated with onboarding a new contractor. The boat davit is currently non-operational and critical for the ship's Sea Trials and seaworthiness certification. The repairs were necessitated by an atypical event and could not have been planned or forecasted. All offers under the original contract were previously given fair opportunity to submit proposals, and NASSCO is already shipyard-positioned to begin work immediately upon authorization.