Justification Approval.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for other than full and open competition regarding the urgent procurement of fiber optic cable assemblies. The document authorizes a firm fixed price contract to Koehlke Components, Inc. for the repair of the Emergency Propulsion Motor Controller (EPMC) Cabinet aboard a vessel at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME.

Koehlke Components is identified as the only authorized manufacturer of the required 4A5 type fiber optic cables for the EPMC Cabinet, following their acquisition of manufacturing rights from Hughes. The procurement is for two sets of cables with an approximate 16-week lead time. The urgency stems from an unplanned discovery during field service evaluation that could impact project schedules and fleet delivery. The contract specialist suggests posting a sources sought notice for future requirements to identify potential vendors. The document is signed and certified by technical cognizance (Kellsey Hall) on 11/21/24 and the Contracting Officer (Sharon Hall). The statutory authority cited is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2) for unusual and compelling urgency.