KO Sole Source Determination_MVK-2021-0029 Redacted.pdf

Control # MVK-2021-0029

Contracting Officer (KO) Determination in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) – Soliciting from a single source

1. Contracting Agency:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District Contracting Office, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183-3435.

2. Description of Action:

This requirement is being procured as a sole source to Big River Shipbuilders (CAGE Code: 06BJ4). 404 Port Terminal Cir, Vicksburg, MS, 39183-1175, utilizing Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) W912EE19A0001. The purchase request and commitment (PR&C) number is W807PM10693857. The estimated value is The required period of performance is for work to be completed by 25 June 2021.

3. Description of Services:

The Mat Sinking Unit of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District requires a contractor to dry dock and repair the Mooring Barge 7403. The barge requires hull plate to be cropped and renewed and for part of the bottom rail on the side shell to be replaced. All work must be completed in accordance with the attached scope of work.

4. Authority Cited:

Authority permitting other than full and open competition for this requirement is 10 U.S.C.

§2304(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, and brand-name or industrial mobilization).

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

The Shipyard must be located near the Vicksburg Harbor to avoid high towing expenses.

Towing to another shipyard is estimated to cost $8,000 - $10,000/day plus an estimated $5,000 - $7,000 per day while repairs are being performed at the shipyard. These cost increases are due to having to pay more for labor (two 12 hour shifts), supplies, groceries, and fuel while the towboat awaits completion of the services being performed on the Mooring Barge 7403. In addition, the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to be appointed for the resultant contract will have to travel to any location outside of the Vicksburg Harbor and will incur travel expenses to provide COR oversight. Big River Shipbuilders. has been identified as the only source local to Vicksburg, MS that can support this requirement. Any other sources will require expending considerable funds on towing, operating, and staffing costs.

Control # MVK-2021-0029

6. Market Research:

Market Research has determined Big River Shipbuilders is the only contractor that can meet this requirement. In accordance with FAR 5.201, a notice of USACE-MVK’s intent to award this requirement sole source to Big River Shipbuilders will be posted to https://beta.sam.gov/ on or around 25 May 2021. Any sources identified through this notice that are determined capable of supporting this requirement that don’t require USACE-MVK expending considerable funds on towing, operating, and staffing costs will be given consideration.

7. Technical Certification:

I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: Nathan Jabour

Title: Technical POC Signature

APPROVAL

Based on the foregoing justification, I hereby approve the procurement of this requirement from Big River Shipbuilders pursuant to 10 U.S.C.§2304(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

Funds for this requirement are available under PR&C W807PM10693857.

Name: Robin L. Green

Title: Contracting Officer Signature: