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exemplary. BAE personnel, expertise, and knowledge of installing the temporary fire main and the valve repairs would remove the risk of repairs not being completed on time.

duration required for the repairs, using the fair opportunity process would result in unacceptable delays. The delay required for a competitive award would result in serious injury to the Government, as the ship will be unable to perform its previously scheduled, operational commitments. BAE was the most recent contractor to provide the temporary fire main system IAW NAVSEA Standard item 009-08 Shipboard Fire Prevention and Protection onboard and performed exemplary on the last EMAV.

6. DETERMINATION OF FAIR AND REASONABLECOSTS

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government for the supplies/services covered by the J&A will be fair and reasonable. The estimated cost of this work item is based upon the Independent Government Estimate (IGE), the project technical knowledge, and past history related to this work requirement. The supported information provided should be sufficient to support the fair and reasonable cost determination of the procurement.

7. ACTIONS TO REMOVE BARRIERS TOCOMPETITION

For reasons set forth in paragraphs 5 and 6 above, market research was not conducted. The critical nature of the work required that it be started immediately. For future acquisitions on similar work will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer on a case-by-case basis to promote the use of fair competition award process under this contract, where possible and practicable in accordance with FAR Subpart 16.5. In addition, a copy of the change(s) covered by this justification will be forwarded to Code 200, Planning and Engineering, for consideration of similar work requirements in future solicitations.