RCC 4N JA redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Exception to Fair Opportunity for an emergency maintenance action by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) of the U.S. Navy. The procurement involves installing a new NIXIE bolster, transom, and fairlead assembly on the USS SAN ANTONIO (LPD 17) under contract number N00024-22-D-4407, Delivery Order N500425FL035. The work is critical and time-sensitive, addressing a continuous length communication cable issue that could significantly impact the ship's transmission equipment rack to the towed array.

The justification cites FAR 16.6(b)(2)(A) as the regulatory authority, noting the urgent nature of the repair due to a condensed timeline. The work will be accomplished using FY25 Operation and Maintenance, Navy (OM&N) funds. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated costs to be fair and reasonable, based on the Independent Government Estimate (IGE) and the Project Manager's technical knowledge of estimated man-hours and material costs. Future similar work will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to promote full and open competition where possible.