Justification_and_Approval_FRCSW_Hoist_P1P6Lines Redacted.pdf

J&A No. F2553, 26-033

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity.

Commander Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC), Patuxent River, MD 20670

2. Description of the Action Being Approved.

This Justification and Approval (J&A) authorizes and approves the issuance of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract modification on a sole source basis to Craneworks, Inc. (CAGE 1T6T5) under contract N68520-25- P-0113 to procure the replacement of six (6) Hoist Systems, designated as P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, and P6 at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW).

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

This modification is for the replacement of the Hoist Systems, designated as P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, and P6, to meet current structural standards for weight handling systems and shall include structural analysis of existing hoist structures, building trusses, and attachment points to ensure proper design and installation, and replacement of overhead pneumatic/electric traveling monorail hoist structures, associated hangers, runway rails and pneumatic/electrical control systems. The hoist systems are used for electroplating processes to deposit metal onto aircraft The electroplating & electro-stripping process relies on the hoist systems to move components through the production line and processes to equip warfare systems with aircraft reliability, protect parts and components to meet critical mission demands.

This J&A will permit the award of a Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) modification to contract N68520-25-P- 0113 with the estimated completion date of 31 March 2027 and will be funded by Operation and Maintenance (O&MN) Funds. The estimated total value of this effort is as set forth in the table below.

Estimated Dollar Value

FY26 Total

O&MN

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

COMMANDER, FLEET READINESS CENTERS

47038 MCLEOD ROAD, BLDG 448

PATUXENT RIVER, MD 20670-1626

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

On November 14, 2024, the original sources sought notice was posted on SAM.gov for N68520-25-P-0113 seeking capable vendors to replace, upgrade, and repair overhead electric traveling hoists, associated hangers, runway rails and electrical control systems in support of depot-level maintenance operations, equipment sustainment efforts to adequately support and meet fleet aircraft delivery schedules.

The Government contemplated soliciting another sources sought for the current modification, however, the Government determined it would not be beneficial for justification as stated in Section 5 above.

An additional sources sought is not required in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 5.101(b)(2) and the definition of “Contract Action” under RFO FAR 5.001. The Contracting Officer is not required to post a pre-solicitation notice to the GPE (SAM.gov) when a procurement is under an existing order.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

The Contracting Officer will perform price analysis prior to the award of the modification. Therefore, the Contracting Officer has determined that the estimated cost of the P1-P6 monorail hoist system modification is fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition.

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, COMFRC, Patuxent River, MD has no plans at this time to compete future contracts for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, COMFRC, Patuxent River, MD will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

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.

Technical & Requirements Cognizance:

Signature Name Phone No. Date

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

Signature Legal Counsel Phone No. Date

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

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

Signature COMFRC Contracting Officer Phone No. Date

APPROVAL

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, the modification of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2).

Signature COMFRC Procuring Contracting Officer Phone No. Date