JA KENNEDY Stern Tube Maint Matl - Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a limited source contract issued by the Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk. The contract is for Simplex as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to provide stern tube parts for stern tube maintenance scheduled for the FY26 PSA, specifically for the USNS Kennedy (TAO 208). The contract will be a firm-fixed price award on a brand name, limited source basis.

The document justifies the use of other than full and open competition under statutory authority 41 U.S.C. 1901 Section 815, citing that only one responsible source exists. The anticipated contract is for Simplex Compact Stern Tube seals, Centrax Bulkhead Seals spare parts, and new equipment for the TAO Class vessels. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable, and MSC has no current plans to allow for competitive subcontracting for these specific supplies/services. If another potential source emerges, MSC will assess the feasibility of competition for future requirements.