Justification and Approval Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard authorizing a sole-source award to Northrop Grumman Marine Systems for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) services related to the rotation of a main reduction gear system. The contract is a non-commercial Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award valued at $380,000 for work to be performed at Point Loma Naval Base, San Diego, CA.

The J&A cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as authority for other than full and open competition since Northrop Grumman is the sole OEM for the proprietary reduction gear systems used in Los Angeles Class Submarines. Market research conducted in December 2021 and reaffirmed in May 2023 found no other qualified sources capable of performing the specialized services. The document notes that any attempt to use another vendor would require extensive licensing, data rights, and training, resulting in unacceptable operational risks and costs. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Contracting Division will assess whether competition for future requirements becomes feasible as ships are built and if new potential sources emerge.