CRYOGENIC (DRY ICE) VENT CLEANING ONBOARD THE CVN 65

The Department of Defense, through the Supervisor of Shipbuilding Conversion and Repair in Newport News, Virginia, plans to award a sole source contract to EMS ICE Inc., located in Chesapeake, Virginia, for cryogenic dry ice cleaning of the ventilation systems on the USS Enterprise (CVN 65). This procurement is made using simplified acquisition procedures and without full and open competition, authorized under regulatory provisions allowing sole-source awards when justified. The anticipated award date for this contract is July 22, 2003, and no solicitation or request for quotations will be issued, with the government not accepting offers in response to this notification. This contract focuses on the specialized service of dry ice cleaning to maintain and service the ventilation systems onboard the aircraft carrier. The government reserves the right to forgo competition entirely based on this solicitation notice, though any responses suggesting the benefits of competition for future contracts must provide clear and convincing evidence. The nature of the contract underscores the necessity for a specific contractor with the required expertise, while streamlining the procurement process to meet operational needs efficiently.