USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS FY26 MTA

Other / Unclassified

This document, an enclosure to a Justification and Approval (J&A) No. N10426C1206P00005, details numerous emergent work items required for a vessel's overhaul and regulatory compliance. These items are categorized by Work Item (WI) and Description (CCO).

This document outlines specific repair and maintenance tasks necessary for a vessel to achieve regulatory compliance (e.g., U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection - COI, ABS class endorsements) and maintain operational readiness. Key areas include:

• Structural and Safety Repairs: ABS discrepancy corrections for structural, piping, watertight hatches/doors, load lines, flight deck safety nets, tie-downs, line-up lights, vertical ladders, and joiner doors.
• System Overhauls and Replacements: Repair or replacement of the #2 Start Air Compressor, overhaul of Limitorque valve operators (firefighting foam and cargo fuel), repair of the port anchor windlass hydraulic power unit, and replacement of air conditioning units and air handler control systems.
• Habitability and Crew Support: Cleaning of Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) tanks, replacement of deck covering in mess decks, and repairs to staterooms affected by mold and deteriorated decking.
• Regulatory Compliance: Servicing and certification of overhead lifting gear, servicing of immersion suits, and inspection/repair of lifeboat davit arm steel and ship's whistle.
• Operational Support: OEM technical support for main engines, automation, and electrical systems during dock trials.

Many of these items are critical to prevent the ship from departing on its scheduled date and achieving annual certifications. The document emphasizes that completion during the current availability is necessary to avoid schedule delays and increased costs, justifying the use of the cited statutory authority for procurement, likely with the incumbent contractor already mobilized at Alabama Shipyard.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Class Justification and Approval (J&A) for the use of other than full and open competition. It pertains to award modifications under contract N3220526C1206 for the USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (TAO-188), awarded to Alabama Shipyard. The modifications incorporate work items necessary to comply with regulatory requirements and extend the contract's period of performance.

This J&A explains the rationale for awarding modifications without full and open competition, citing "unusual and compelling urgency." Key points include:

• Action: Award modifications to an existing contract for the USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS.
• Reason: Inspections identified deficiencies requiring repair before the vessel's departure to meet safety objectives and attain operational availability.
• Urgency: Competitively soliciting for these repairs is not feasible due to the significant lead time required (381 days) and the high daily cost of vessel delay ($210,167.00).
• Cost: The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable.
• Future Competition: The government intends to develop a technical data package to support future competition for similar items.

This document is relevant to bidders as it provides context on why a particular contract action is being modified outside of a standard competitive process, highlighting the urgency and specific circumstances driving the need for immediate repairs.