N10426Q7220 Justification and Approval Redacted .pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a non-competitive procurement under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which permits use of a single responsible source when no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The Department of the Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk is procuring Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) valves from BIRD JOHNSON PROPELLER on a firm-fixed-price, limited source basis. The materials are Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts required to support three naval vessels: USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (T-AO 195), USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO-188), and USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187) during their FY27 Regular Overhaul and Dry Dock operations. Specifically, the requirement is for GFM CPP valves (21'-0" DIA, NI-AL-BR, ABS TY4) for WI 912, serving as replacement parts for existing installed equipment on the three vessels. The procurement will be funded using FY26 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) funds, though the delivery is intended for FY27 use. Justification for using FY26 funding is based on long lead time materials requirements, with scheduled overhaul start dates of December 15, 2026 (HENRY J. KAISER), January 20, 2027 (LEROY GRUMMAN), and May 25, 2027 (JOSHUA HUMPHREYS). BIRD JOHNSON PROPELLER is identified as the sole source manufacturer of the stern tube assembly, possessing proprietary rights, patents, and design data. No public synopsis was published, and no efforts to solicit from multiple offerors were undertaken, as market research confirmed BIRD JOHNSON PROPELLER is the only qualified source. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable under FAR 15.404-1(b)(2).