JA 25-06 - Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity document issued by Norfolk Naval Shipyard in January 2025. The document authorizes a limited source task order to Advanced Crane Technologies (ACT) under an existing contract for overhaul services at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY). The acquisition concerns procurement of overhaul services to equip two 60-ton portal cranes with necessary design features to perform critical mission work within the south end of the shipyard. The total estimated value of the task order is redacted in the document.

The justification cites urgent agency need as the exception to fair opportunity requirements, citing statutory authority under 10 U.S.C. 3406(c) as implemented by FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A). The rationale states that the requiring activity has been tasked to develop a critical pier side capability by a required government deadline, and the upgrades are necessary to support this critical mission need date. The document notes that unless the task order is awarded on a sole-source basis, the shipyard will be unable to support the critical mission work, resulting in unacceptable delays to national security operations. The Contracting Officer has determined that anticipated costs will be fair and reasonable based on comparative analysis with the contractor's proposal, government estimate, and historical pricing for similar work. The document has been certified by the Project Manager at the Navy Crane Center and approved by the Supervisory Assistant Counsel at NAVFAC Atlantic and the Commander of NAVFACSYSCOM Atlantic.