58--Specialty Metals One-Time Waiver IAW Subsection 842(b) of P.L. 109-364

NavCom Defense Electronics, Incorporated has been granted a One-Time Waiver (OTW) allowing the use of non-compliant specialty metals incorporated into items produced, manufactured, or assembled in the United States before October 17, 2006, with the waiver valid through September 30, 2010. This waiver is authorized under the delegation granted to the Director of the Defense Contract Management Agency for implementing broad-based Corrective Action Plans and OTW requests. The waiver became effective on January 8, 2008, and specifically addresses specialty metals compliance related to subcontractor items. The contract's administrative oversight is managed by Ms. Deborah Pattengell, Administrative Contracting Officer, based at the DCMA Santa Ana-Ontario office in California. Additionally, John A. McGrath serves as the Contract Administrator, providing further contract management support. The waiver falls under NAICS code 334511, which pertains to navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing. The waiver facilitates continued work by NavCom Defense Electronics despite previous specialty metals compliance issues, reflecting a corrective approach to ensure adherence over time.