Justification and Approval Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVSUP FLEET LOGISTICS CENTER NORFOLK

1968 GILBERT STREET SUITE 600

NORFOLK VA 23511-3392

J&A No. 26-204

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity.

The contracting activity is NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, Contracting Dept., Fleet Directorate.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved.

This is a sole source action to be awarded as a new contract to Timken Gears & Services, Inc.

TRIDENT Refit Facility, Kings Bay (TRIREFFAC-KB) requires technical oversight and engineering support following the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Philadelphia Gear, inspection of the Main Reduction Gear (MRG) aboard The purpose of a MRG in a ship is to convert the high-speed, low-torque output of the ship's engines (such as gas turbines or diesel engines) into the low-speed, high-torque energy required to efficiently turn the propeller shaft and move the vessel. Ship engines operate most efficiently at very high speeds, whereas propellers operate most efficiently at much lower speeds. The MRG acts as the mechanical transmission and bridge between these two opposing requirements. By using a system of interlocking, specialized gears—often configured to reduce speed in multiple steps—it scales down the rotations per minute (RPM) while multiplying the turning force (torque). It is noted that Philadelphia Gear (PG) became a wholly owned subsidiary of Timken, operating under Timken Gears & Services Inc. in the year of 2011. Timken Gears & Services Inc. owns all proprietary drawings, technical data and design information regarding

MRG. It is noted that Timken Gears & Services Inc. has not only acquired the proprietary information developed but has also acquired the proprietary information that PG developed. A such, Timken Gears & Services Inc. is the sole source vendor for not only services but for OEM parts as well. Timken Gears & Services Inc. does not have any authorized distributors that sell their parts or provide their services.

As the Main Reduction Gear (MRG) aboard is inoperable causing the submarine to be currently drydocked, the technical oversight and engineering support that is being procured from Timken Gears & Services, Inc. is the actual oversight of the repairs being made to the Main Reduction Gear (MRG) by Civilian and Department of NAVY personnel. More specifically, the services that are being procured include technical direction for repair methods and techniques in accordance with OEM standards, monitoring execution to ensure adherence to approved procedures and acceptable workmanship standards, evaluate repair conditions and provide recommendations for continuation, modification, or cessation of work, conduct final inspection and provide OEM validation/acceptance of completed repairs, provide real-time technical consultation to TRIREFFAC-KB personnel, throughout execution, support critical evolutions, including shift turnovers and key disassembly/reassembly events and to provide status and coordination support.

The services are currently being procured are of those that are currently being performed under Contract N4446626P0046. Contract N4446626P0046 was awarded on a sole source basis to

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

Timken Gears & Services, Inc., a large business; the existing contract is set to expire on 20 July 2026.

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

The requirement has a Period of Performance (POP) date of 21 July 2026 through 15 November 2026. The anticipated contract will include a 2-month base period of performance and a 1.5-month Option period. The Independent Government Estimate (IGE) is . The resultant contract will be funded with FY26 Navy Operations & Maintenance (O&MN) appropriations.

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

The statutory authority permitting this sole source action is 41 U.S.C. 1901, Simplified acquisition procedures - a sole source acquisition using simplified acquisition procedures for the acquisition of commercial services, as implemented by FAR 12.102(b).

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority.

Philadelphia Gear (PG) became a wholly owned subsidiary of Timken, operating under Timken Gears & Services Inc. in the year of 2011. Timken Gears & Services Inc. owns all proprietary drawings, technical data and design information regarding

. It is noted that Timken Gears & Services Inc. has not only acquired the proprietary information developed but has also acquired the proprietary information that PG developed. A such, Timken Gears & Services Inc. is the sole source vendor for not only services but for OEM parts as well. Timken Gears & Services Inc. does not have any authorized distributors that sell their parts or provide their services.

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

In anticipation for the follow-on requirement, a sources sought notice was posted to the Government Point of Entry (GPE) via SAM.GOV on the date of 01 July 2026 to 06 July 2026.

As a result, there were no vendors who submitted a response. The synopsis required by 5.201 will be published to SAM.GOV as intent to solicit and procure on a sole source basis to Timken Gears & Services, Inc.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government of the services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition.

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk has no plans at this time to compete future contacts for the types of services covered by this document.

If another potential source emerges, NAVSUP FLC Norfolk will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible. Furthermore, market research has determined that there are no other sources that provide the requirements other than Timken Gears & Services, Inc.

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

J&A No. 26-204

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 Cognizance:

Signature Name (Printed) Phone No. Date

Requirements Cognizance:

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

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

To the extent that the Justification value is > SAT and < $10M, the Contracting Officer’s signature below also represents approval of the Justification.

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