JA 3044 Upgrade Cranes_Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND SOUTHEAST

JACKSONVILLE, FL 32212-0030

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

1. Contracting Activity

The agency is the Department of the Navy. The contract activity is Naval Facilities Engineering Systems

Command Southeast (NAVFAC SE). The contracting office is NAVFAC SE, Resident Officer-In-Charge of

Construction (ROICC), Naval Submarine Base (NSB) Kings Bay, Georgia. The requiring activity is Strategic

Weapons Facility Atlantic (SWFLANT), NSB Kings Bay, Georgia.

2. Description of the Action Being Approved

NAVFAC ROICC Kings Bay is seeking approval to use Magnetek and Rueland name brand parts in a project to upgrade the electrical control system, pendant, and bridge drive system on overhead traveling cranes 83-

00330 and 83-00331 by replacing the existing relay-based systems with a new constant current variable frequency type system, new ergonomic style pendant and new inverter duty rated bridge motor at building located at NSB, Kings Bay, Georgia. The total anticipated cost for repair for this project is valued at

3. Description of Supplies/Services

This project will award a task order to replace the existing electrical control systems on traveling cranes 83-

00330 and 83-00331 with new constant current variable frequency type system. This includes the replacement of the electrical control system, pendant, and bridge drive system on cranes 83-00330 and 83-00331 located at

The projected award for this procurement is September 2026.

The total estimated cost for this project is and will be funded by SWF customer funds. The Period of Performance for the project is 10 months. The total estimated cost for the brand name equipment to be utilized in this procurement is . The total estimated cost of brand name equipment to be replaced is outlined in the table below:

Estimated Dollar Value:

FY26 Total

Magnetek Pre-Engineered Control Panel Encl. Part# 141-26930

Magnetek SBP2-8 Electromotive Pendant Part# 127-24279

Magnetek Pendant Strain Relief Bracket with Thimbles (2) Part# RBK2

Magnetek Pendant Strain Relief Fasteners Part# R-FST

Rueland VFD Inverter Rated Motor With "B" Gear Reducer

Total Brand Name Equipment

Non name brand parts

Labor

Total Project Cost

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition.

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for only one responsible source is Title

10, U.S.C. 3204(a)(l), as specified by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." This authority is applicable to brand name justifications in accordance with FAR 6.103-1(d).

Source Selection Sensitive Information – FAR 2.101 and 3.104

5. Rationale Justifying Use of Cited Statutory Authority

The

. The the cranes are used by Strategic Weapons Facility, Atlantic

(SWFLANT) and is critical to

Within the scope of the alteration project to upgrade overhead traveling cranes 83-00330 and 83-00331, it has been determined that there are several critical parts which must be replaced to ensure the proper functioning of the overhead traveling cranes. This includes the control panel, electromotive pendant and associated pendent accessories. Based on the technical requirements of the parts needed to complete these electrical controls and pendant upgrades, NAVFAC P-307 Weight Handling Program Management Instruction and crane analysis reports , the required parts cannot be deviated from the approved crane alteration request (CAR), . An approved CAR from Navy Crane Center dictates that the parts that are currently listed on the CAR are the only ones that can be procured for this upgrade.

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

A sources sought notice was issued on 26 August 2026 via SAM.gov with a response date of 1 September

2026. Four vendors responded via email to the notice, but only two responses had information answering the questions asked regarding the parts. The two answers provided concur with utilizing the specified brand name parts as they have known compatibility with the Heyl-Patterson cranes, reducing technical risks that may be introduced by using alternative parts and reducing the qualification and testing burden associated with deviating from the current approval.

7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost

The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to the Government of the supplies/services covered by this J&A will be fair and reasonable based on market research It has been determined that the cost associated with a complete replacement is not practicable or cost effective to the government based on the market research, manufacturer recommendations and sources sought.

8. Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition

For the reasons set forth in Paragraph 5, NAVFAC SE does not intend to compete future contracts for the types of supplies/services covered by this document. If another potential source emerges, NAVFAC SE will assess whether competition for future requirements is feasible.

Source Selection Sensitive Information – FAR 2.101 and 3.104

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this Justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical / Requirements Cognizance:

Phone No. Date

FMD Director

Public Works Department

NSB Kings Bay, GA

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW

I have determined this Justification is legally sufficient.

Associate Counsel

NAVFAC SE

NAS Jacksonville, FL

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION

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

Contracting Officer

NAVFAC SE

NSB Kings Bay, GA