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J&A Number: N50054-27-0004

5. RATIONALE JUSTIFYING USE OF CITED STATUTORY AUTHORITY

IAW FAR 16.507-6(b)(1) this procurement must be issued on a non-competitive basis due to the urgency of the required support which is under the same availability currently in execution and includes the same period of performance as the awarded delivery order period of performance. This additional work must be issued under a non-competitive basis because if the Government were to provide for fair opportunity, the entire requirement.

The mission of the USS CARTER HALL (LSD 50) is to transport and deploy Marine personnel, landing craft, vehicles, and cargo using landing craft and helicopters in support of military and humanitarian assistance operations. The LSD class of ship acts as an invaluable component to Joint Navy-Marine Expeditionary Units (ARG/MEU). The Starboard light trap leading to Forecastle is

. The work identified in this RCC must be completed to allow for safe transit of personnel to support the ships mission.

East Coast Repair & Fabrication has the equipment already in place to support this work, and an additional contractor onboard to complete this requirement would require additional time that the .

To award this work to a contractor other than East Coat Repair & Fabrication would result in unacceptable and costly delays to the USS CARTER HALL (LSD 50). The work must be integrated with the existing work package. Failure to accomplish this work would be unacceptable

For the USS CARTER HALL (LSD 50) to meet its fleet mission commitments, East Coat Repair & Fabrication has the required equipment and is the only company able to meet the Government's immediate requirement to provide repairs of the Deck replacement.

East Coat Repair & Fabrication provides the Government with the appropriate avenue to accomplish this repair within the allotted Period of Performance. These repairs are

J&A Number: N50054-27-0004

6. DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO SOLICIT OTHER OFFERS

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 historical data as well as the Independent Government Estimate (IGE) and the Project (PM) technical knowledge associated with the estimated man hours and material costs to complete this work. Additionally, the determined to be fair and reasonable at time of contract and delivery order award. The supported information provided should be sufficient to support the fair and reasonable cost determination of the procurement.

7. ACTIONS TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO COMPETITION

For reasons set forth in paragraphs 5 and 6, market research was not conducted. The critical nature of the work required that it be started immediately. Future acquisitions for similar work will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer on a case-by-case basis to promote the use of full and open competition in the acquisition process where possible under this multiple delivery order 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 MARMC Code 200, Planning and Engineering, and Code 300, Waterfront Operations, for consideration of similar work requirements in future solicitations.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

COMBINED TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 16.507-6(d) (2)(ix):

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Signature: Date:

Print: (Name) Patrick A Holden (Title) Lead Ship Building Specialist (Code) 332 (Phone) 757-933-3492