JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 notice posts a Justification and Approval (J&A) for the use of other than full and open competition to extend Contract N39430-21-D-2302 for Water Tank Facilities Inspection (WTI) and Assessment, CONUS Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services. The extension is for six months, from February 10, 2026, to August 10, 2026, to bridge a service gap while a competitive follow-on contract is being awarded. The original contract was a Small Business Set-Aside.
Purpose of J&A
The Department of the Navy, NAVFAC SYSTEMS AND EXP WARFARE CTR, requires this J&A to extend the existing Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Architect-Engineer (A-E) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Tank Industry Consultants, Inc. This extension is necessary to ensure continuity of critical water tank inspection and assessment services within the Continental United States (CONUS) until a new, competitively awarded contract is in place. The statutory authority cited is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2), Unusual and Compelling Urgency, due to the lack of in-house resources and specialized expertise at NAVFAC EXWC. A delay in these inspections could negatively impact fleet readiness and mission capabilities.
Scope of Services
The contract provides essential support for the Navy's water tank inspection, structural condition assessment, and engineering and design services for Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization (SRM) projects at DoD water tank facilities across CONUS. This includes projects such as water tank inspections at Pax River and Indian Head.
Contract Details
The original contract, N39430-21-D-2302, was awarded on February 10, 2021, as a single award, Small Business Set-Aside. The current action extends the period of performance by six months.
Follow-on Contract Status
A competitive follow-on contract is currently in process, with an anticipated award by August 2026. The government has already achieved adequate competition for this future requirement, having selected three firms for interviews.
Key Dates
- Published: February 6, 2026
- Extension Period: February 10, 2026 – August 10, 2026