The work to be perform consists of replacing the lighting in the well deck onboard USS IWO JIMA (LHD-7) in accordance with Specification Item 422-11-001, generated by Request for Contract Change (RCC) 81N. The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel.The statutory authority for this procurement is 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(2), Unusual and Compelling Urgency.The lighting in the well deck is vital to the ship’s ability to conduct amphibious operations, a major warfare area for this class of ship. Currently, the existing lighting is highly corroded and non-functional. Ship’s force is procuring the material to accomplish this repair; however, does not have the ability to install these lights. During this availability, the well deck will not be in use and will undergo rehab. This provides an opportune time to accomplish this repair. Failure to complete this repair during the current availability will impact the ability of the ship to certify their well deck for amphibious