JA 25Q7029 - Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for use of other than full and open competition, issued by the Military Sealift Command (MSC) in Norfolk. The document supports the procurement of heat exchanger parts for the Low-Temperature Fresh Water System on the USNS Robert F Kennedy (TAO 208), with a proposed contract award to KOSMG as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The total estimated maximum value of the requirement is not fully disclosed, with a required delivery date of 10 November 2025, and the contract will be funded using United States Navy Working Capital Funds (NWCF).

The J&A highlights that KOSMG will be the primary source for these specialized parts due to their proprietary knowledge and manufacturing capabilities. The contract will be a firm-fixed price award on a brand name, limited source basis. MSC determined that no other manufacturers can provide equivalent components, as these systems require special tools, specialized repair parts, and technical expertise unique to the specific equipment. The contracting approach utilizes Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is justified under FAR subpart 13.5, with the Contracting Officer ensuring fair and reasonable pricing through pre-negotiated part prices and techniques described in FAR 15.404-1.