USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS FY26 MTA

Class Justification and Approval (J&A)

This document justifies the use of other than full and open competition for contract modifications under contract N3220526C1206, related to the Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessel USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (TAO-188). The modifications are to incorporate work items required to comply with regulatory requirements and extend the vessel's period of performance.

• Incorporation of work items identified by U.S. Coast Guard, American Bureau of Shipping, and vessel crew inspections.

• Repairs needed to comply with Safety Management System objectives, attain Operational Availability, and maintain vessel configuration.

• The original contract was awarded on 30JAN2026 for 118 work items with a period of performance from 26MAR2026 to 06JUN2026.

• The estimated dollar value for the additional work items is $2,900,000.00.

• Funding will be utilized from fiscal year 2026 Operations and Maintenance, Navy (O&M,N) funds.

• Not applicable, as this is a justification for a sole-source modification, not a solicitation for proposals.

• Not applicable. This justification is for other than full and open competition.

• The contracting activity posted a presolicitation notice on SAM.gov on 15SEP2025 and an award notice on 30JAN2026.

• The justification cites "Unusual and compelling urgency" (10 U.S.C 3204(a)(2)) as the statutory authority.

• Delaying repairs would result in significant daily losses to the Government ($210,167.00 per day).

• The government intends to obtain a technical data package or develop a performance specification to support future competition for similar items.

Other / Unclassified

This document is an enclosure to a Justification and Approval (J&A) for other than full and open competition. It details specific work items (WI) identified by the "ABS" (likely American Bureau of Shipping) or USCG (United States Coast Guard) that require repair to maintain regulatory compliance and operational readiness of a vessel.

• 0112 CCO-038: Repair of joiner doors that are not closing properly.
• 0191 CCO-066: Repairs for ABS findings that would prevent the ship from departing on schedule or achieving annual certifications.
• 113 CCO-078: Repair of a ship's whistle that has fallen off due to rusted steel.
• 0194 CCO-104: Replacement of a failed kick pipe and lifting boom light bracket to avoid "NO SAIL" items from ABS/USCG.
• 0551 CCO-112: Replacement of failing sea water spool pieces to prevent a C4 CASREP/NO-SAIL status.
• 135 CCO-117: Repair of rusted kickpipes that have created holes in a containment tank, necessary to satisfy ABS and OPA 90 requirements.
• CCO 142: Repairs to load-bearing stanchions for structural integrity.

This document outlines specific emergent work items required for a vessel's regulatory compliance and operational status. Bidders interested in opportunities related to ship repair, maintenance, and ABS/USCG compliance would find this information relevant to understanding the scope of potential work and the critical nature of these repairs. The enclosure highlights the immediate need for these repairs to avoid significant operational and regulatory consequences.