J&A_Additional_CIVMAR_Training_Posting.doc

MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND NORFOLK

SP64 471 EAST C STREET

NORFOLK, VA 23511-2419

J&A No. N102-15-C-8000

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL (J&A)

FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity: Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Norfolk, VA.

2. Nature of Action: The action submitted for approval is a modification of the existing contract, N62387-15-C-8000, to acquire twenty-eight (28) additional weeks of training classes for Merchant Mariners and Contract Mariners (CONMARS) who man Military Sealift Command Contract Operated ships and are required to use MSC AFLOAT Logistics systems. A firm fixed price type modification is anticipated for award to Advanced Information Systems Group (AISG), Inc., the current contracted vendor.

3. Description of Supplies/Services: This request is being sought for the sole purpose of adding twenty-eight (28) additional weeks of training of two existing courses, Storekeeper Basic Course (SKB) and Supply and Configuration Management/ShipCLIP Current Version Course (SCM) for a one year period only. Storekeeper Basic Course (SKB) and Supply and Configuration Management/ ShipCLIP Current Version Course (SCM) are courses listed in section 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 of the existing contract’s PWS. Instruction will take place at the Seafarer’s International Union (SIU) facility in Piney Point, Maryland for a one year period only, 9 JUNE 2018 – 17 MAY 2019, under contract N62387-15-C-8000. The current contract is for 88 weeks of training. To ensure capability for adding more classes, the capacity of the Course Instruction CLIN, the Travel CLIN and the Course Materials CLIN will be increased for the current and subsequent option periods. These classes are part of the educational support services for the professional development of Merchant Mariners and CONMARS operating various naval vessels in support of Department of Defense maritime mission.

4. Authority: FAR 52.212-4(c), Contract Terms and Conditions -Changes.

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Authority: In accordance and consistent with FAR 52.212-4(c), the additional training is within scope under contract N62387-15-C-8000, and is needed to improve strategic partnerships, enhance Merchant Mariner and CONMAR training readiness, improve ship operating contract property management performance, and support SIU’s requirement to provide fully trained supply CONMARs to MSC’s ship operating contracting companies in support of designated mission requirements.

6. Description of Efforts made to Solicit Offers from as Many Potential Sources as Practical: Efforts were not made to solicit offers utilizing full and open competition for the reasons stated in paragraph 5 above. Additionally, AISG was the only vendor who submitted a proposal in response to the original RFP for this contract; therefore, it was not anticipated that other offers would be received. Due to the urgent nature of this requirement, procurement procedures would not allow a separate contract to be awarded in time if full and open competition was utilized. The Contract Specialist intends to post a synopsis and a redacted copy of this J&A for this proposed contract action on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website in accordance with FAR 5.203(a).

7. Contracting Officer’s Determination of Fair and Reasonable Price: Since training courses will be obtained at established prices specified in the contract, the Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government of the services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable.

8. Description of Market Research Conducted: Additional market research was not conducted due to the urgent nature of this requirement. As stated in paragraph 6 above, AISG was the only vendor who responded to the initial RFP, so it was not anticipated that other vendors would be available and capable of performing the services needed.

9. Other Facts Supporting Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition: Use of other than full and open competition is supported because the Government would incur a duplication of costs to re-procure the same services with a separate contract, rather than being issued via this current contract.

10. List of Sources That Expressed Interest in Writing: None.

11. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition: For any follow-on contract for this requirement, MSC will utilize market research to determine other vendors who may be able to supply these services and anticipates utilizing full and open competition for this requirement.

12. Delivery Requirement: Period of Performance is 9 JUNE 2018 – 17 MAY 2019.

13. Total Estimated Dollar Value:

14. Acquisition Plan Supporting this Acquisition: Acquisition Strategy No. N62387-15-R-8000 was approved on 28 April 2015.

15. Issues Relating to Contractor Performance: N/A

16. Congressional Interest: N/A