JA No. 26-0005 WI 0198 Forepeak tank Repairs.pdf

This Justification and Approval (J&A) document is for the Department of the Navy, Naval Supply Systems Command, seeking authority to incorporate additional work under Contract N6817125C0008 for the USS MOUNT WHITNEY (USS MTW). The work involves Work Item (WI) 0198 Forepeak Tank permanent structural repairs, which requires a bulkhead boundary inspection and repair plan. The repairs are necessary to maintain the safety, operational, and mission capability requirements of the vessel in accordance with ABS, MSC, and Naval Sea Systems Command standards.

The USS MTW is the flagship and Command Ship of the United States Sixth Fleet, forward deployed in Gaeta, Italy, and operates in multiple command areas. The additional repairs are urgent and cannot be postponed, as delaying could affect the ship's ability to conduct operations and potentially endanger crew safety. The work must be completed during the Regular Overhaul and Dry Docking (ROH-DD) period from 30 October 2025 through 26 February 2026. The contracting activity is using 10 U.S.C. 3204(c)(2) as statutory authority for other than full and open competition, citing unusual and compelling urgency.