ETFO_16N_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), issued by the Department of the Navy's Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC). The exception is for a critical maintenance work item (Work Item 262-11-001) to replace the Main Reduction Gear (MRG) Lube Oil Cooler Tube Bundle located in Engine Room, with an estimated value based on the Independent Government Estimate. The work is urgent due to a rupture present within the MRG Lube Oil Cooler that could lead to seawater contamination, potential mission failure, and operational risks for the USS STETHEM (DDG-63).

The justification is being made under FAR 16.505(b)(2), specifically citing the agency's urgent need for services where providing fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays. Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. was awarded the delivery order on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis under MAC-IDIQ contract N00024-22-D-4442. The work must commence immediately to prevent further damage to ship components, maintain operational readiness, and avoid putting the ship and crew in danger. The document includes technical certification and contracting officer approval, emphasizing the critical nature of the maintenance work.