JA_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) form for an 80-hour wet welding and cutting training course to be provided by Eniwetok/Bauer Exothermic for the Underwater Construction Team TWO/FLC San Diego. The document cites 41 U.S.C. 1903 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) as the statutory authority for the sole source procurement under Procurement Request R538084365TT01.

The training is required from 02/18/2025 to 02/28/2025 and includes safety, procedure, and real-world application for ship salvage, harbor clearance, and wreck removal operations. The justification indicates that Eniwetok/Bauer Exothermic is the only source capable of providing the specialized training in accordance with Association of Diving Contractors International, AWS D3.6, and USN NAVSEA U/W Cutting and Welding Manual standards. The document notes that attempting to compete this requirement would result in substantial duplication of costs and training delays, as other contractors do not have the subject matter expertise required for this specialized underwater construction training.