JnA CIRCOR - HUMPHREYS - Redacted.pdf

J&A No. N10426Q0021

CLASS JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL (J&A)

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity: Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk

2. Description of the Action Being Approved: Award a firm-fixed price contract on a Brand Name, limited source basis to procure Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) material for CIRCOR in support of the USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO 188) to install an approved pump repair kits the FY 27 Regular Overhaul and Dry Dock (ROH/DD) ship repair contract solicitation number XXX

3. Description of Supply Services: CIRCOR, as the OEM, will provide pump overhaul kits for installation onboard the USNS HENRY J KAISER during the ship’s ROH/DD:

JW PUMP MAJOR REPAIR KIT, 6-DBVB-15 PN: 8000999F0720MAJORKIT 2 ea.

FIRE PUMP MAJOR REPAIR KIT, 5-DBVB-21-COMPO PN: 8000999F0722MAJORKIT-C 2 ea.

CFW PUMP MAJOR REPAIR KIT, 14-DBVB-16-COMPO 8000999F0717MAJORKIT-C 2 ea.

FUEL OIL SVC PMP MAJOR REPAIR KIT G3DHCS PN: 3210/193R 3 ea.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition: The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for FAR subpart 13.5 requirement is 41 U.S.C 1901 Section 815 of the National Defense Authorization Act makes the authority permanent.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Authority: Use of the authority cited in the FAR subpart 13.5, specifically FAR 13.501 (a), is appropriate for this acquisition as this subpart authorizes use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for acquisition of services greater than the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) and not exceeding $7.0 million.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable: In accordance with FAR 5.201 (b) (l) (i), the Government intends to issue a synopsis / solicitation on www.sam.gov, with the intent of awarding a firm fixed-price contract.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost: The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable IAW FAR 15.404-1(b)(2).

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition: For reasons set forth in paragraph 5, MSC has no plans at this time to allow for competitive subcontracting in future contracts for the types of supplies / services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, MSC will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible. If the prime contractor identifies an alternate source fully qualified by technical expertise, experience and access to OEM parts and technical data, the prime contractor must submit its analysis and documentation supporting the alternate source to the contracting officer no later than the closing date for clarifications as stated in section L of the solicitation.