Justification and Approval for Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition WFI Region 1
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for the use of other than full and open competition by the Department of the Navy / NAVFAC Systems and Expeditionary Warfare Center. The purpose is to extend the period of performance for Contract N39430-20-D-2207 for Waterfront Facilities Inspection (WFI) and Assessment Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services in Region 1. This extension serves as a bridge contract to prevent a critical service gap while a competitive follow-on contract is being processed.
Purpose of J&A
The J&A seeks approval to extend the current WFI A-E services contract for six months, from February 11, 2026, to August 11, 2026. This extension is necessary due to a delay in the award of the follow-on competitive contract. A lapse in these critical WFI services, which involve mandatory, periodic inspections of Navy waterfront assets, would pose an unacceptable risk to Navy mission readiness and national security.
Justification Details
The statutory authority cited for this sole-source extension is 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(2), pertaining to unusual and compelling urgency. The incumbent contractor is deemed the only source capable of providing these essential services without interruption due to their existing knowledge, expertise, and resources. The J&A has undergone technical/requirements certification, legal sufficiency review, and contracting officer certification.
Future Opportunity
It is important for potential bidders to note that a competitive follow-on contract for these WFI A-E services is currently in process. This follow-on contract is anticipated to be awarded by May 2026 and will be designated as a competitive small business set-aside.
Contract & Timeline
- Action: Justification and Approval for contract extension
- Current Contract: N39430-20-D-2207
- Services: Waterfront Facilities Inspection (WFI) and Assessment A-E Services, Region 1
- Extension Duration: 6 months (February 11, 2026 – August 11, 2026)
- Statutory Authority: 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(2) - Unusual and Compelling Urgency
- Follow-on Contract: Anticipated award by May 2026, competitive small business set-aside
- Published Date: February 11, 2026
- Administrative Place of Performance: Port Hueneme, CA
Contacts
- Primary: Alejandro L Lopez (alejandro.l.lopez11.civ@us.navy.mil, 5642265855)
- Secondary: Matthew Duong (matthew.h.duong.civ@us.navy.mil, 8059824538)