VSPR BridgeFairOpportExcep FE_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity document prepared by the Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Office of Contracting and Procurement for a task order award under an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity vehicle (Contract GS00Q17OADS0010) without considering other awardees.

The task order will provide contractor technical services supporting the evaluation of Vessel Security Plans (VSP), Piracy Annexes (PA), and validation of participation in Alternative Security Programs (ASP) for the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center (MSC) Vessel Security Division in Washington, DC. The requirement stems from the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, which mandates that approximately 11,000 vessels submit VSPs to USCG for approval; MSC processes approximately 60 submittal packets monthly (720 annually), with 99% received electronically. The task order will run from April 6, 2026 through April 5, 2028, consisting of a 12-month base period and three optional periods (5, 4, and 3 months respectively). The estimated total price is redacted in the document.

The justification for sole-source award to Tetra Tech Inc cites economy and efficiency as the logical follow-on to an existing order. The USCG was directed in late fiscal year 2025 to perform a new Vessel Cybersecurity Plan Review requirement, necessitating continuity of uninterrupted service during the organizational transition and redefinition of requirements. The contractor's in-depth knowledge of existing processes and requirements is deemed vital for operational continuity. The contracting officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable based on comparison to historical prices paid on competitively awarded contracts and compliance with IDIQ guidelines and OASIS+ procedures. A DHS APFS record indicates the new requirement will be competitively recompeted on OASIS+ after finalization of requirements.