Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition
Overview
Buyer
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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 other than full and open competition to increase the contract ceiling for the Ocean Infrastructure Support Services contract (N39430-23-D-4050) at Naval Facilities and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXWC). The action increases the ceiling by $20,000,000.00, from $129,990,000.00 to $149,990,000.00, for the existing contract held by Oceanetics, Inc.
Scope of Work
The existing contract provides engineering and technical support solutions for NAVFAC EXWC's Oceans Programs. Services include vessels, vessel services, engineering, logistical support, facility support, environmental support, and equipment. Work is performed in marine and nearshore locations across all water depths. Twenty projects are planned for FY26, with an estimated total value of $49,000,000.00, encompassing offshore test and equipment recovery, cable route planner conversion, system development, hardware prototyping, vessel and custodian support, logistic depot, and vessel repair.
Contract Details
- Contracting Activity: NAVFAC EXWC Acquisition Operations Team 4 (CON74)
- Current Contract: N39430-23-D-4050 - Ocean Infrastructure Support Services
- Current Contractor: Oceanetics, Inc.
- Action: Increase ceiling capacity by $20,000,000.00 (to $149,990,000.00)
- Estimated FY26 Projects Value: $49,000,000.00
- Product Service Code: N020 (Installation Of Equipment: Ship And Marine Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Port Hueneme CBC Base, CA 93043, United States
Set-Aside / Eligibility
This J&A is for a modification to an existing contract and does not specify a set-aside for this particular action. However, a competitive follow-on contract is planned for September 2026, which will be a single award IDIQ contract with a small business set-aside.
Submission & Evaluation
This document is a justification for other than full and open competition, not a solicitation. Therefore, there are no proposal submission instructions or evaluation criteria provided.
Additional Notes
- The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2) and FAR 6.302-2 (Unusual and Compelling Urgency), stating that delaying the capacity increase would severely jeopardize the Navy's critical worldwide capabilities.
- No market research was conducted due to the urgency.
- The approved J&A will be posted on SAM.gov within 30 days after the contract modification award.
- A competitive follow-on contract is anticipated by September 2026.
- Contact: Matthew Duong, matthew.h.duong.civ@us.navy.mil, 805-982-4538.