Justification & Approval
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
The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR YOKOSUKA, has published a Justification & Approval (J&A) notice, identified as JA YOK26-0026, detailing the rationale for a sole-source award to Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI). This J&A justifies the use of other than full and open competition for critical ship repair services in Yokosuka, Japan. This is not a solicitation for proposals, but rather a justification for an existing contract action.
Scope of Work
The contract involves preservation work of the Forward Uptake and Intake Space onboard a vessel. These services are a continuation of work performed under an existing contract (N62649826FA029). The work falls under the Product Service Code J999 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair).
Contract Details
- Type: FIRM-FIXED PRICE FOR SERVICE/REPAIR
- Funding: FY26 Operation and Maintenance, Navy (O&M, Navy)
- Estimated Value: The J&A covers a value between the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) and $10 million, with potential for approval up to $100 million.
- Period of Performance: Funding is allocated for FY26.
Justification Rationale
The sole-source award to SHI is justified to: avoid substantial duplication of costs, prevent significant delays in critical ship maintenance, leverage SHI's existing mobilization, specialized knowledge, and established presence, and ensure timely completion of critical path work on the vessel. Market research, including a Sources Sought notice, was conducted, but no other responses were received.
Future Outlook
The government intends to conduct future market surveys to identify potential vendors for competitive procurements for similar services. The Contracting Officer will ensure the cost is fair and reasonable prior to award.
Key Contacts
- Primary: Kumi Matsumoto (kumi.matsumoto.ln@us.navy.mil, 0468166804)
- Secondary: Ai Gillard, Contracting Officer (ai.gillard.ln@us.navy.mil, 01181468163805)