JA WMC ROHDD NEW WORK Redacted.pdf

This is a Class Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a non-competitive contract action under 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(2) for unusual and compelling urgency.

The Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk is awarding modifications to contract N3220526C1240 with Alabama Shipyard LLC for Regular Overhaul Drydocking (ROHDD) of the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN (T-AKE 12). The contract was originally awarded for $21,229,212.00 on a competitive basis and covers 156 work items with a performance period of 09/07/2026 through 12/06/2026. The modification addresses new work items valued at $1,130,686.00, funded through fiscal year 2026 Operations and Maintenance, Navy (O&M,N) funds, with authorization to act under this J&A expiring one year from Competition Advocate approval.

The justification for non-competitive procurement cites unusual and compelling urgency. Multiple inspections conducted from December 2025 through July 2026 identified deficiencies requiring repair before the vessel's scheduled departure on 06 December 2026 to comply with regulatory requirements from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), U.S. Coast Guard, and Navy Fleet requirements. Additional work items were identified by Ships Force personnel as Voyage Repair Requests and Casualty Reports during the contracting process. Competitive solicitation was deemed infeasible due to delays that would result in 381 additional days for a new procurement package, with estimated daily losses to the Government of $6,241.53. The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable under IAW FAR 15.404-1(b). A presolicitation notice was posted on sam.gov on 27 December 2025, with the award notice posted on 01 July 2026.