Justification and Approval for Use of Exception to Fair Opportunity

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a non-competitive procurement issued by the Department of the Navy's Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) in Norfolk, Virginia.

The procurement authorizes additional work to be added to an existing Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Delivery Order (Order No. N5005426FL001) awarded to East Coast Repair and Fabrication on a non-competitive basis. The work involves critical repairs to the USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD-44) under the Continuous Maintenance Availability (CMAV) program, specifically addressing Number 1 Fuel Oil Purifier repairs identified in Request for Contract Changes (RCC) 28N Work Item 261-31-001. The repairs include removal and disassembly of the purifier and motor, replacement of all worn parts and materials, and reassembly to ensure safe and proper operation of the equipment.

The non-competitive procurement is justified under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) based on the urgent nature of the work, which cannot accommodate the delays inherent in full and open competition without unacceptable impact to ship operations and scheduled commitments. East Coast Repair and Fabrication is identified as the only contractor with the required equipment and capability to meet the immediate repair requirements within the allotted period of performance. The Contracting Officer determined the anticipated costs are fair and reasonable based on historical data, an Independent Government Estimate (IGE), and the Project Manager's technical knowledge. The document is signed by Lauren Head, Contracting Officer (Code 426.2), dated February 9, 2026.