N10426C1217P0003_Redacted.pdf

This is a Class Justification and Approval (J&A) document for use of other than full and open competition.

The Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk is requesting award modifications under contract N3220526C1217 for Mid Term Availability of the USNS KANAWHA (T-AO 196) to Alabama Shipyard Inc. The original contract was awarded for $21,499,729 on the basis of adequate competition. The modification encompasses 135 work items scheduled for performance from 05 AUG 2026 through 19 NOV 2026, with a pre-solicitation notice posted on sam.gov on 24 JUL 2025 and award notice posted on 26 FEB 2026. The estimated total dollar value for supply and service work items required to comply with regulatory requirements of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and American Bureau of Shipping will be funded utilizing fiscal year 2026 Operations and Maintenance, Navy (O&M,N) funds. The J&A authority expires one year after Competition Advocate approval.

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency. The rationale centers on regulatory and safety requirements necessitating corrective action to address deficiencies identified by the American Bureau of Shipping and USNS KANAWHA Officers before vessel departure. Competitive solicitation is not feasible due to delivery constraints; the procurement package magnitude will require 381 days plus repair accomplishment time, with vessel per diem losses of $112,976.00 per day. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable under IAW FAR 15.404-1(b). Future actions include obtaining a technical data package or developing a performance specification to support future competition for similar acquisitions.