Redacted JA RCC 664N LHD7.pdf

Source Selection Information See FAR 2.101 and 3.104 J&A Number: N50054_22_167

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER

CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT

9727 AVIONICS LOOP

NORFOLK VA 23705-0215

Number: N50054_22_167

CODE: 432

P.R.: N00024-22-C-4490

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

JUSTIFICATION

1. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

The contracting activity is the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC), United States Navy (USN), Norfolk, Virginia, field activity of the Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEA), Washington, DC.

2. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED

This justification provides for the procurement of additional work under Contract Number: N00024- 22-C-4490 awarded to General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk.

3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

The work to be perform consists of replacing Fire Damaged Cables onboard USS IWO JIMA (LHD-

7) in accordance with Specification Item 430-11-001, generated by Request for Contract Change (RCC) 664N. The repairs will be accomplished utilizing FY22 Other Procurement, Navy (OPN) funds in the estimated amount of $1,000,000. The work must commence on 1 September 2022 and be completed by 18 January 2023 have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.

4. STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION

The statutory authority for this procurement is 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(2), Unusual and Compelling Urgency.

5. RATIONALE JUSTIFYING USE OF CITED STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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s deployment schedule.

General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk was awarded contract number: N00024-22-C-4490 on 22 December 2021 to provide for and accomplish the Chief of Naval Operations Maintenance Availability (CNO) TPPC-LHD7-MARMCN22-CN01 for USS IWO JIMA (LHD-7).

Fire damaged the starboard side of compartment 01-25-0-A. Ships force reported that the fire occurred before their deployment. A job was created requesting an assessment of the damage and recommended course of action. The MT just received the recommended course of action. There is extensive damage to 2 main cableways in space 01-25-0-A, involving dozens of cables. Some cables run aft, forward, and down to the main deck. Some cables have burnt outer insulation and several dozen are burned to the extent of having exposed conductor. Two, 333.1 overhead lights need to be replaced. Continued operation in this condition would cause extreme safety risk. There is also a large number of combat system alts being accomplished in the avail; many of the cables damaged are tagged with a C5 identifier, which may cause issues with combat systems rendering it inoperable effecting mission readiness.

epairs, using the fair opportunity process would result in unacceptable delays. A competitive award would take approximately 45 days. There would be a minimum of 10 days to prepare the solicitation, and 30 days to post the Request for Proposal (RFP) on FedBizOpps as required by DFARS 215.371-2, and an additional 5 days to analyze the proposals and provide debriefings to unsuccessful offerors. Due to USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) operational and contract schedules, an unusual and compelling urgency precludes procurement of the above work through full and open competition. The work must begin no later than 1 September 2022 and be completed by 18 January 2023, and must be integrated into the existing work package under contract N00024-22-C-4490. Immediate repairs to essential

General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk is the only company able to perform the required work under such short notice during the current CNO. The contract with NASSCO provides the Government to accomplish this repair which will require 90 days to accomplish. These repairs are essential for the delivery of mission capable ship.

6. DETERMINATION OF FAIR AND REASONABLE COSTS

The Contracting Officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the Government for the supplies/services covered by the J&A will be fair and reasonable. The estimated cost of this work item is based upon historical data as well as the Independent Government Estimate (IGE) and the material material burden rate were determined to be fair and reasonable at time of contract and delivery order award. The supported information provided should be sufficient to support the fair and reasonable cost determination of the procurement.

7. 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 requires that it is started immediately. Future acquisitions for similar work will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer on a case by case basis to promote the use of full and open competition in the acquisition process where possible under this multiple delivery-order contract, where possible and practicable in accordance with FAR Subpart 16.5. In addition, a copy of the change(s) covered by this justification will be forwarded to Code 200, Planning and Engineering, and Code 300 Waterfront Operations for consideration of similar work requirements in future solicitations.

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

COMBINED CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

COMBINED TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS COGNIZANCE CERTIFICATION (FAR

(FAR 6.303-2(c)):

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Digitally signed by SCHMUHL.KURT.ERIC.1146282276 Date: 2022.08.16 06:59:09 -04'00'

Kurt E. Schmuhl, Project Manager Code 300 252-510-8318 Signature Name (Print) and Title (Code) Phone No. Date

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:

I have determined this justification is legally sufficient.

Bradley S. Garner, Code 100C 757-400-0168

CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION:

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

Digitally signed by HOWARDALSTON.LISA.N.1229688304 Date: 2022.08.16 08:10:24 -04'00'

Lisa Howard-Alston, Code 432 757-837-7360

COMPETITION ADVOCATE APPROVAL

Upon the basis of the above justification, I hereby approve, as Competition Advocate, 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)(2).

Augustine Salvati, Chief of the Contracting Office, Code 400 757-400-0400

Signature Name (Print) Phone No. Date

HOWARDALSTON.LISA.N.1229688304