JustificationApproval_ShipRepair_NewWork_Redacted 2.xlsx

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) enclosure document for ship repair new work on the USNS KANAWHA (T-AO 196). The document outlines three maintenance and modification projects for the vessel: Installation of a Winch Control Room in Berthing, Hold, and Deck (BHD) 117 with work item (WI) number 655; Replacement of Failed Ciphers in BHD 129 with WI 655; and Installation of Security Lock and Deadbolt in BHD 134. The J&A is associated with solicitation number N3220526C1217P00014 for the vessel's Maintenance and Repair (MTA) in Fiscal Year 2026. This is a limited or sole source justification procurement conducted by the Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command. The contract number N3220526C1217 was awarded on November 3, 2026, though the specific contractor name and contract value are not disclosed in the available documentation. The work appears to support vessel modernization and security improvements as part of routine fleet maintenance operations.