ETFO_8N_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity for a Department of Navy contract with Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. under a Multiple Award Contract (MAC-IDIQ). The exception is for repair work on a Fuel Oil Tank located in the Engine Room of the USS PRINCETON (CG-59), identified as Work Item 123-11-003 (RCC 8N) for Continuous Maintenance Availability (CMAV) S001.

The repair is urgent due to the Fuel Oil Tank's severe degradation, with multiple pin hole leaks causing significant safety hazards. If not repaired, the tank could leak up to ten gallons of fuel and water per minute, potentially leading to flooding and compromising operational capabilities. The work is estimated to require five weeks to complete, with contractor-furnished materials needed one week after receipt of order. The total availability timeline is eight weeks, and the estimated repair is critical to avoiding catastrophic failure and maintaining the ship's mission-critical operational readiness. The contract is valued under $3,500 and will be awarded to Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. under MAC-IDIQ number N00024-22-D-4442.