No solicitation shall be issued earlier than three (3) business days after the HCA forwards a copy of any approved limited sources justification which negates the use of SeaPort. The approved limited sources justification shall be submitted to DASN(P) by email at SeniorServicesManage.fct@navy.mil with the subject “NMCARS 5206.304(a) – Limited Sources Justification Negating the Consideration of SeaPort.” The only exception to this is if the circumstances at FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A) apply. That justification shall be submitted not later than two (2) business days after its approval.

(d)(1) At a minimum, the advocate for competition of the activity placing the order shall approve the justification.