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NCH 53.6-2 (MAR 2013)

J&A Number: 16-003

Code: 450

P.R. Number: 3100024960

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Upon the basis of the following justification, I hereby approve as Competition Advocate for the Contracting Activity, the award of the contract described below using other than full and open competition pursuant to the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(2).

1. Contracting Activity

The Contracting Activity is the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair Code 450 (SUPSHIP), USN, Groton, CT

06340.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

This justification provides for limiting the source of the procurement to Electric Boat Corporation, Groton

3. Description of Supplies/Services

Electric Boat Corporation (EB) will transfer (or “pull”) a

Secondary Propulsion Unit (SPU) from the USS (redacted) currently docked in the EB shipyard, for use on the USS

(redacted). EB will provide the services necessary to remove the SPU from SSN (redacted) and prepare it for delivery to the SSN (redacted) using trained personnel and contractor equipment. The SSN (redacted) is presently located at Naval

Submarine Base New London (NAVSUBASE NL). The request is specific and concerns an item and services that are unique to nuclear-powered submarines.

The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

Fiscal Year 2016 O&MN funding was obligated in the amount of

$200,000.00.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open

Competition

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(2) -- Unusual and Compelling Urgency

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

Failure to authorize this effort by 19 February 2016 will significantly impact the following: (1) SSN (redacted) operational schedule; (2) the vessel’s ability to safely operate; and (3) the vessel’s ability to carry out the existing orders of Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic

(COMSUBLANT). An urgent fleet message was provided by the

SSN (redacted) explaining the need for this SPU transfer and stating that it could not complete mission tasking in the weeks ahead until such action was completed.

The SPU is not available in the supply system and EB is the only company able to provide an SPU under such short notice since SSN (redacted) is currently docked in its shipyard and in close proximity to SSN (redacted), which is stationed at

NAVSUBASE NL. Again, EB is the only source capable of meeting the Government’s urgent requirement to provide the

SPU and allow the SSN (redacted) to meet its fleet mission commitments.

The nature of the work necessitates the in-depth program management, engineering and technical knowledge of the intricate design and operational characteristics of these vessels and the equipment available from EB. The contractor is familiar with this action.

6. Description of Efforts Made to Solicit Offers from as Many

Offerors as Practicable

In accordance with FAR 5.202(a)(2), a synopsis has not been prepared as the Department of the Navy’s need for the specified services, which can only be provided by EB, is of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured if the time periods provided in

FAR 5.203 were complied with.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs

The Contracting Officer has determined the cost to the

Government for the supplies/services covered by the J&A are fair and reasonable. Similar requirements have been awarded to this vendor in the past with comparable pricing.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Competition

For reasons set forth in paragraph 5 and 6, market research was not conducted. The critical nature of the work required that it be started immediately.

9. Other Information

The serial number of the SSN (redacted) SPU being pulled is:

(redacted).

10. Listing of Other Interested Sources

The requirement for synopsis was waived as noted in paragraph 6 above.

11. Future Plans to Permit Competition

There are no future planned actions that can be taken to overcome barriers to competition when emergent submarine requirements of this nature develop.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(b))

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification and its supporting acquisition planning data, including Acquisition Plan No. _NA_, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

TECHNICAL AND REQUIREMENTS COGNIZANCE:

(Redacted)

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW (NMCARS 5206.303(90)):

I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION (FAR 6.303-2(a)(12)):

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

COMPETITION ADVOCATE APPROVAL:

APPROVAL BLOCK (FAR 6.304 for Approving Official):

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10

U.S.C. 2304(c)( ).

*Employee signatures are considered to be Personal Protected

Information; therefore, all signatures have been redacted. By posting this document, the Contracting Officer attests all appropriate signatures have been obtained.