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J&A N3220526C0001 T-AGOS Bridge

The T-AGOS and T-AGM vessels

Under this J&A, the contractor shall provide for the stated period of performance, the same personnel billet fills, operational and technical support (ashore and afloat), equipment, tools, provisions, and supplies to operate the Government-owned vessel as in the current contract.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

This justification is prepared under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority.

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), �DoD [�] services may be deemed to be available only from the original source in the case of follow-on contracts for the continued provision of highly specialized services when it is likely that award to any other source would result in (A) substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition; or (B) Unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency�s requirements.�

These delays have impacted the Government�s ability to transition to a new award by the current contract�s end date.

The command acknowledges that other firms may be capable of providing these services under normal acquisition timelines. However, at this time, no other contractor could immediately assume full responsibility for all services currently being performed by the incumbent without resulting in unacceptable delays or potentially compromising the mission. Therefore, the criteria under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii) are met.

Awarding this bridge to a source other than the incumbent would result in substantial duplication of cost due to parallel mobilization, onboarding of cleared personnel, redundant training, and deployment infrastructure. These costs would not be recoverable through competition, especially given the limited period of performance. There is insufficient time to develop, compete, evaluate, and award a short-term contract before a lapse in service would occur. Such a gap in service would severely disrupt critical mission activities that rely on the uninterrupted availability and specialized services of the T-AGOS vessels.

Furthermore, in the event of a transition between OPCOs, MSC would be required to assume responsibility for the safety and security of the vessels during turnover. This would create additional operational risk, strain Government resources, and potentially interrupt

Given the ongoing competition, the time required to establish a separate competitive bridge, and the significant duplicative costs and the requirement is appropriately categorized as �available only from the original source� within the meaning of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii). The incumbent remains the only source capable of continuing the effort without excessive cost, operational disruption, or increased risk to mission readiness and vessel safety. Therefore, upon review, MSC has determined that executing a sole-source bridge contract under FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements is the only reasonable course of action.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable.

For reasons outlined in section 5, CGS is the only source capable of providing the required services without unacceptable delays in fulfilling the Government�s requirement. MSC is in the evaluation phase of the follow-on procurement, This bridge contract is necessary only to maintain continuity during completion of source selection and any potential transition activities.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

Before award of the sole-source action, the Contracting Officer will determine the rates to be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition.

A competitive procurement is currently underway for a long-term requirement.

The bridge described in this justification is a temporary action necessary to ensure continuity of operations with the competitive procurement is completed.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

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CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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HEAD OF THE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY APPROVAL, MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as Head of the Contracting Activity, the negotiation of a bridge contract value greater than $5,500,000.00 as described herein.

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