Sole Source JnA Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for other than full and open competition issued by the Department of the Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk for a sole-source purchase order to Propulsion Systems Inc. The document justifies the sole-source procurement of OEM Technical Service and Parts to refurbish a spare set of propeller hubs for the USNS CATAWBA (T-ATF 168) in preparation for ROH/Dry Dock scheduled for September 2025, funded by FY2025 Navy working capital funds.

The J&A cites 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1) as statutory authority, explaining that the propeller hubs are part of a proprietary Controllable Pitch Propeller system for which Propulsion Systems Inc. holds exclusive technical rights. MSC cannot evaluate non-OEM components due to lack of technical information, and using non-OEM parts could compromise operational capability. While MSC accepts submissions from non-OEM contractors for qualification through their website, they currently know of no other OEM-certified vendors besides Propulsion Systems Inc. The contracting officer has determined the cost will be fair and reasonable per FAR 13.106-3(a).