The Department of the Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command, specifically the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) in Norfolk, Virginia, issued a Justification and Approval for Use of Exception to Fair Opportunity on February 27, 2026, for critical repairs to the Wireless Interior Communications System (WICS) equipment aboard the USS KEARSARGE (LHD-3). BAE Systems was awarded contract N0002422D4406 on a sole-source, non-competitive basis under Firm Fixed Price Delivery Order N5005426FL002 to perform these urgent repairs identified through a Request for Contract Changes. The government justified the non-competitive award under FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) based on urgent agency need that would result in unacceptable delays if fair opportunity procedures were followed, citing BAE Systems' unique possession of required equipment and specialized knowledge necessary for the WICS repairs. Due to the time-sensitive and critical nature of the work, no market research was conducted, and the contracting officer determined fair and reasonable pricing based on historical data, an Independent Government Estimate, and previously validated contractor labor rates and material costs. Work was to commence immediately under the Continuous Maintenance Availability (CMAV) contract, though the specific award amount and detailed timeline were not disclosed in the published justification.

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