Exception to fair opportunity memo N0002422D4470/N5523626F2005

This Special Notice is an Exception to Fair Opportunity posting by the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command for delivery order N5523626F2005 under Multiple Award Contract (MAC) N00024-22-D-4470. The notice is published to provide public visibility of the justification for an exception to fair opportunity procedures, as required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.505(b)(2). The Southwest Regional Maintenance Center is awarding repair work to South Coast Welding and Manufacturing (SCW&M) for critical Flight Deck Thermal Spray Nonskid repairs on the USS MAKIN ISLAND (LHD-8). The set-aside category is not applicable to this procurement. The posting was made on April 7, 2026, with a notice period ending April 8, 2026.

The primary objective of this award is to execute urgent repair work on the vessel's flight deck, with the scope encompassing a minimum of 400 square feet of nonskid repair with potential growth to 500 square feet. The justification for the exception to fair opportunity cites economy and efficiency under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(c), emphasizing that SCW&M, as the incumbent contractor with established on-site support services and personnel, can deliver approximately $31,518 in cost savings and operational efficiency compared to competing the work. The period of performance runs from March 2, 2026 to April 10, 2026, with funding from FY26 OM&N. While the original MAC was competitively awarded with all awardees receiving fair opportunity, this logical follow-on order prioritizes technical continuity and operational readiness for flight deck certification. The exception justification highlights that competitive solicitation would introduce unnecessary logistical complexity and safety risks during this time-sensitive repair effort.