Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104

Document Number: 26-298

JUSTIFICATION RESTRICTING COMPETITION

1. Identification of Agency and Contracting Activity.

The requiring activity is Maritime Expeditionary Security Group TWO (MESG2); 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 for the provision of aircraft ramps. This procurement action supports the provision of a new requirement.

3. Description of Supplies/Services.

It is intended to acquire a contractor to engineer, procure, and deliver nine (9) heavy-duty, military-grade air-load shoring systems to facilitate the secure embarkation of a 40-foot Patrol Boat and its associated four-axle trailer onto military cargo aircraft from Military Airlift Experts LLC. The contractor-provided shoring systems must possess the structural integrity and load-bearing capacity required to support the combined weight of the 40-foot patrol boat and the four-axle trailer during transit and loading operations.

The systems must feature a continuous runway length sufficient to accommodate the wheel track of the four-axle trailer, and a usable width wide enough to safely support both the trailer and its designated prime mover, specifically the M2112 Medium Tactical Vehicle (or approved equivalent). Furthermore, all materials must comply with military air transportability standards to ensure proper load distribution, prevent damage to aircraft ramp surfaces, and adhere to strict aircraft floor weight-per-square-inch (PSI) limitations.

The estimated total value of this action is $764,920.00.

The resultant contract will be funded with FY26 Navy Operations & Maintenance (O&MN) appropriations. These funds are currently available.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Sole Source.

The statutory authority permitting this sole source action is FAR 6.103-2, unusual and compelling urgency, in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2).

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority.

The requirement is urgent because it supports an emerging operational need that was identified on a last-minute basis and cannot be deferred without affecting mission execution. The proposed requirement is to acquire nine (9) DAMAS ramp kits to assist providing twelve (12) 40-foot patrol boats, associated trailers, and prime movers to the forward-deployed location by airlift in support of the active mission.

Delays in material receipt from MilAirX will directly delay the shipment of combatant craft to the forward-deployed location in support of the active mission.

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

This is a sole source requirement to Military Airlift Experts LLC due to an emergent and critical need.

Military Airlift Experts LLC recently procured the same items for Maritime Expeditionary Security Group ONE (MESG1) and have the capability of providing the required items as needed. Any further delay in seeking an alternate vendor would create unacceptable operational risk.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost.

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this Justification will be fair and reasonable.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition.

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

Document Number: 26-298

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.

Requirements Cognizance:

Signature Name (Printed) Date

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 document.