RCC 78N JA Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval for Use of Exception to Fair Opportunity document issued by the Department of the Navy's Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) in Norfolk, Virginia.

The contracting activity seeks to add work to an existing Firm Fixed Price delivery order (N5005426FL001) awarded to East Coast Repair and Fabrication on a non-competitive basis to fulfill critical maintenance requirements for the USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD-44) under the Continuous Maintenance Availability (CMAV) contract. The additional work involves replacement of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) piping identified through Request for Contract Changes (RCC) 78N Work Item 555-11-001. Normal wear and tear caused a piping rupture that restricts crew access to fire fighting systems and components, creating an operational hindrance to the ship's fleet mission. The repairs must commence immediately and be completed within the existing delivery order performance period. The work consists of removal of damaged piping, installation of replacement piping, and testing of the replaced piping and hose reel system to ensure safe operation of the AFFF system. East Coast Repair and Fabrication possesses the required equipment and is the only company capable of meeting the Government's immediate repair requirements and delivery timeline. The statutory authority for this non-competitive procurement is FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A), citing urgency that would result in unacceptable delays if fair opportunity were provided. The Contracting Officer determined the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable based on historical data, an Independent Government Estimate, the Project Manager's technical knowledge, and the contractor's fully burdened labor and material rates established at the time of the original contract award.