20_JA PC11 Emergency Repairs Final_260702_Redacted.pdf

as defined by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). In its current condition approximately one-third of the breakwater has “failed” which is defined by USACE as the loss of 20% or more by volume of the armor stones on the outside of the breakwater. The remaining two thirds of the breakwater is in a condition of “intermediate damage”, which is defined by USACE as loss up to 15%, by volume of the armor stones. In May 2024, further deterioration was discovered which indicated the breakwater continues to progress toward “failed” damage criteria despite the lack of significant weather events. This progression towards failure indicates the breakwater is at significant risk of partial breach, which will eventually lead to full breach.

Due to the high potential and frequency of storms within this region, another storm could emerge at any time, expediting further breakwater damage, and thereby limiting the military logistics and operations in the region. Since Typhoon Mawar, Guam has been narrowly missed by numerous storms. According to

“Anderson Air Force Base,” tropical storms and typhoons can occur anytime of the year, though a typical typhoon season for Guam runs from late June through December (when Pacific

Ocean the water temperatures are at their warmest), with the peak of the typhoon season occurring between late August through mid-November. In their annual seasonal forecast National

Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an above-average 2026 typhoon season due to

El Nino. As such, it is imperative that Glass Breakwater maintains its coastal defense capabilities to ensure accessible marine passage through Apra Harbor. This is in the best interest of the United States.

This modification is a mission critical project for additional emergency waterfront stabilization repairs for damage caused by Typhoon Sinlaku, that are in addition to the stabilization repairs currently being performed by TPC-NAN JV under contract N62742-22-D-1314-N4019225F4003. Any delay in completing the emergency waterfront stabilization repairs for damage caused by Typhoon Sinlaku will delay all successive construction activities and will not be recoverable. Delay in executing the emergency waterfront stabilization repairs the subject of this modification will result in serious injury – financial and operational—to the Government, i.e., will negatively impact progress on the current Glass Breakwater repair project, which in turn affects military logistics, operations, and mission readiness in the Indo-Pacific region, as Apra Harbor serves as the only marine passage for the Department of Defense (DoD) on Guam.

Guam is an important strategic location for the United States’ national defense in the Indo-Pacific. The incumbent contractor, TPC-NAN JV, is already mobilized and performing repair work on the Glass

Breakwater and is best suited to timely complete the emergency stabilization repairs, the subject of this modification, thereby mitigating the threat to military readiness, national security and port safety at Apra

Harbor, Guam. In addition to the foregoing, Glass Breakwater has physical constraints prohibiting the efficient and effective presence of multiple contractors. Finally, the emergency waterfront stabilization repairs required under this modification were not required at the time of award of contract N62742-22-D-

1314-N4019225F4003 and are now required to mitigate further damage to the Glass Breakwater.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many Offerors as Practicable.

Due to the unusual and compelling urgency, standard synopsizing was not conducted. Soliciting other sources is not practicable for the reasons stated above.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost

The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost of $30,000,000 to the Government for the emergency stabilization repairs required under this modification to the Glass Breakwater, and covered by this J&A, will be determined fair and reasonable based on the evaluation of the proposal against the

Independent Government Estimate (IGE) and historically competitive rates established under contract N62742-22-D-1314-N4019225F4003.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition

This J&A will not be used as a basis to circumvent competition for future, non-urgent requirements. Future permanent restoration phases will be competed to the maximum extent practicable once the site is stabilized.