Exception to Fair Opportunity J&A
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
This Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity details the intent of the Department of the Navy / NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka Site Singapore to award a firm, fixed-price order for emergent OCONUS maintenance to ensure critical, time-sensitive support for the 5th & 7th Fleet AOR. The work involves urgent repairs to a vessel, which must be mission-ready by March 28th. Fair opportunity will be limited to Austal USA, LLC and Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. due to their unique experience and capabilities in Singapore.
Purpose & Rationale
This document justifies an exception to the fair opportunity process under 10 U.S.C. 3406(c)(1) for an order under a Multiple Award Contract (MAC). The requiring activity, Ship Repair Facility Detachment Singapore (SRF Det SG), requires urgent repairs that cannot be delayed. Awarding this emergent work to a different contractor would introduce significant coordination hurdles and unacceptable schedule risks, jeopardizing the vessel's March 28th mission-ready deadline. Limiting the solicitation to Austal USA, LLC and Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc., both with recent, established experience in similar repairs at the place of performance (Singapore), is deemed the most effective method.
Scope of Work
The emergent maintenance includes, but is not limited to:
- Replacement of Number 3 Shaft Thrust Bearing Block Assembly Lip Seal.
- Replacement of Number 4 Shaft Thrust Bearing Block Assembly Lip Seal.
- Replacement of Number 3 Fire Pump and Motor Assembly.
- Replacement of Number One Fire Pump and Motor Assembly.
- Grooming of MOBICON Straddle Carrier 12.75 Ton Capacity.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm, Fixed-Price Order under a Multiple Award Contract (MAC).
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3406(c)(1).
- Contractors Considered: Austal USA, LLC and Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc.
- Place of Performance: Singapore.
- Product Service Code: J999 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair).
Market Research & Cost Determination
Market research was conducted among multiple award contractors, identifying Austal and Epsilon due to their history with similar ships, repairs, and operations in Singapore. The requirement cannot be met by a commercial item. Cost determination will utilize the LCS SEC West PT III established fully burdened Ship Repair Labor and Material rate, with the Contracting Officer using FAR 15.4 procedures to ensure best value.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Emily Seratch at emily.r.seratch.civ@us.navy.mil or 6567502723.