JA MVK 2020-0016 Redacted.pdf

Control # MVK-2020-0016

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Agency:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District Contracting Office, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183-3435.

2. Description of Actions:

This requirement is being procured as a sole source to Big River Shipbuilders, Inc. (CAGE Code: 06BJ4) for the dry docking of Mooring Barge 7403 to repair a leak in the hull. The purchase request and certification (PR&C) number is W807PM00313955 and utilizes revolving Mississippi River and Tributaries (MR&T) funding. The period of performance is for work to be completed by 20 June 2020.

3. Description of Services:

The Mat Sinking Unit of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District has a requirement for the dry docking of Mooring Barge 7403 to repair a leak in the hull which will include the following:

Gauge entire bottom of vessel (that will be out of water) of hull every 10 feet down the length and every 10 feet across the width

Gauge entire knuckle(that will be out of water) on both sides every 10 feet up to the waterline

Gauge side shell at 10 foot increments and at heights of 1 foot and 3 foot above knuckle and below waterline

Cut out 8 foot x 8 foot area of plate around area with leak – exact location approved by COR

Insert new plate 8’ x 8’ Paint new plate, inside and outside, with two coats of marine epoxy o Second layer black on outside, red on inside or as approved by

COR

o 14 mil thickness Mask inside equipment before blasting/cutting/painting Follow all applicable regulations with regards to lead paint abatement

4. Authority Cited:

Authority permitting other than full and open competition for this requirement is 10 U.S.C. §2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). Only one responsible source has been determined reasonably available.

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

The shipyard must be located near the Vicksburg, MS area so that the Mat Sinking Unit will not have to expend considerable funds on towing, operating, and staffing costs. The costs to tow the barge to an area outside of the Vicksburg, MS Harbor is estimated to cost $8,000 - $10,000 per day of towing plus an estimated $5,000 - $7,000 per day while repairs are being performed at the shipyard. These cost increases are due to having to pay more for labor (two 12 hour shifts), supplies, groceries, and fuel while the towboat awaits completion of the services being performed on the Mooring Barge 7403. In addition, the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to be appointed for the resultant contract will have to travel to any location outside of the Vicksburg Harbor and will incur travel expenses to provide COR oversight. Big River Shipbuilders, Inc. has been identified as the only source local to Vicksburg, MS that can support this requirement. Any other sources will require expending considerable funds on towing, operating, and staffing costs.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition:

A notice of USACE-MVK’s intent to award this requirement sole source to Big River Shipbuilders, Inc. will be posted to https://beta.sam.gov/ on or around 9 March 2020. Any sources identified through this notice that are determined capable of supporting this requirement that don’t require USACE-MVK expending considerable funds on towing, operating, and staffing costs will be given consideration.

7. Actions to Increase Competition:

As explained in section 6, Efforts to Obtain Competition, any sources identified through the notice of intent to award sole source that are determined capable of supporting this requirement that don’t require USACE-MVK expending considerable funds on towing, operating, and staffing costs will be given consideration.

8. Market Research:

Market Research has determined Big River Shipbuilders, Inc. is the only contractor that can meet this requirement.

9. Interested Sources:

Big River Shipbuilders, Inc.

10. Other Facts:

There are no other facts.

11. Technical Certification:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which is included in the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: Nathan Jabour

Title: Mechanical Engineer Signature:

12. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract is fair and reasonable based on the Government’s estimate and historical information.

Name: Robin L. Green

Title: Contracting Officer Signature:

13. Legal Sufficiency:

The justification and authorization for the procurement of this requirement from Big River Shipbuilders, Inc. under an Other Than Full and Open Competition basis pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. §2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) has been determined legally sufficient.

Office of Counsel

APPROVAL

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of this requirement from Big River Shipbuilders, Inc. under an Other Than Full and Open Competition basis pursuant to the authority of §2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

Name: Robin L. Green

Title: Contracting Officer Signature: