JA_IWO JIMA EM -N50054-25-152_Redacted.pdf

Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104 J&A Number: N50054_25_152

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER

CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT

9727 AVIONICS LOOP

NORFOLK VA 23705-0215

Number: N50 054 2 5 15 2

CODE: 426 .2

P. R .: N00024 - 22 -D-4438

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR USE OF EXCEPTION TO FAIR OPPORUNITY

JUSTIFICATION

1. CONTRACTING ACTMTY

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED

This justification provides for the procurement of work identified under the USS IWO nMA (LHD- 7), Emergent Maintenance Availability (EMA V), SSP TPPC-LHD7-MARMC25-E003, contract number N0002422D4438 Delivery Order N5005425FL038 to be sole source awarded to TECNICO

CORPORATION.

3. DESCRIPTION Of SUPPi ,JES/SERVICES

The work to be perform consists of Port Rudder Stock Upper Bearing; install onboard USS IWO nMA (LHD-7) in accordance with Specification Ite~ and basic service specification items as required for an Emergent Maintenance Availability. It also includes Bilge Cleaning and Pumping under- The repairs will be accomplished utilizing FY25 Operation and Maintenance, Navy (OM&N) funds in the estimated amount of . The work must commence on- and be completed by The Government's minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

4. STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND

~ COMPETITION

The stanrto1y authority for this procurement is FAR l 6.505(b )(2)(i)(A). The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays.

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J&A Number: N50054 25 152

5. RATIONALE JUSTIFYING USE OF CITED STATUTORY AUTHORITY

The USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) was under way preparing for national tasking. Following the USS BOXER (LHD 4) rudder failure, USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) conducted inspections and found water intrusion. Due to the presence of water this leaves the USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) at high risk of catastrophic failure of the rudders. USS IWO JIMA requires immediate emergent repairs to the upper rudder bearings. The current condition of the rudder bearings does not allow for the USS IWO JIIMA to deploy until repairs are completed. The RMC cannot complete these repairs without the assistance of a PRIME contractor. The rudder bearings is essential to accomplishing all of the ship's operations underway. Any prolonged postponement in the award of this repair to TECNICO CORPORATION would result in serious injury to the U.S. Government because the necessary repairs to the USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) rudder bearings would not be operation in time for the vessel to meet its immediate and urgent tasking, scheduled operational commitments, and the ship will not be able to perform its national mission in time of war until the upper rudder bearing install is complete. Additionally, the immediate award of this package is necessary due to the ship's critical tasking. TECNICO CORPORATION is the leading expert for this type of complex repair and technically acceptable Lead Maintenance Activity. Further, TECNICO CORPORATION has required equipment and is the only company able to meet the Government's immediate requirement to provide repair to the USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) Upper Rudder Bearings, in order for the USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) to meet is fleet mission commitments. To Award this EMERGENT to TECNICO CORPORATION under exception for opportunity provides the Government the appropriate avenue to accomplish this repair within the allotted Period of Performance. These repairs are essential for the delivery of mission capable ship. Without the repairs scheduled for the EMERGENT the main engines would not be operation in time for the vessel to meet its immediate and urgent tasking, scheduled operational commitments, and the ship will not be able to perform its national mission in time of war until the Upper Bearings are complete.

6. DETERMINATION OF FAIR AND REASONABLE COSTS

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government for the supplies/services covered by the J&A will be fair and reasonable. The estimated cost of this work item is based upon historical data as well as the Independent Government Estimate (IGE) and the Project Manager's (PM) technical knowledge associated with the estimated man hours and material

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costs to complete this work. Additionally, the contractor's fully burdened ship repair labor rate and material burden rate were determined to be fair and reasonable at t ime of contract and delivery order award. The supported information provided should be sufficient to support the fair and reasonable cost determination of the procurement.

L_ACTIONS TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO COMPETITION

For reasons set forth in paragraph 5 and 6, market research was not conducted. The critical nature of the work requires that it is started immediately. Future acquisitions for similar work will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer on a case by case basis to promote the use offull and open competition in the acquisition process where possible under this multiple delivery-order contract, where possible and practicable in accordance with FAR Subpart 16.5. In addition, a copy of the change(s) covered by this justification wi ll be forwarded to Code 200, Planning and Engineering, and Code 300 Waterfront Operations for consideration of similar work requirements in future solicitations.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

COMBINED TECHNICAL/RE0UIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 16.S0S(b)(2)(ii)(B)(9):

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (N M CARS 5206.303(90)):

I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.

COMBINED CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL (FAR

16.S0S(b)(2)(ii)(C):

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as Contracting Officer, the award of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of FAR 16.S0S(b )(2)(i)(A), the agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays.

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APPROVAL BLOCK (FAR 6.304 for Approving Official)

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as (Senior Procurement Executive of the Navy, Designee of the Head of the Procuring Activity, Designee of the Head of the Contracting Activ#y, Competition Advocate for the Procuring Activity, Contracting Officer, as appropriate) the solicitation of the proposed procurement( s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S. C. 23 04( c )(2).

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