Improved Power Hatch Operator

The U.S. Navy, through Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF in Bremerton, Washington, has awarded a sole-source contract under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold to Proterial Cable America, Inc. of Ashaway, Rhode Island, for the emergency repair and rebuilding of two IPHO intensifier assemblies critical to a naval vessel’s operational readiness. The work, governed exclusively by proprietary technical data and drawing 7383860, pc. 46, must be completed between March 26, 2026, and June 30, 2026, with performance and inspection taking place at the vendor’s facility in Ashaway, and final acceptance expected at the Navy’s facility in Bremerton. The procurement was justified under FAR 6.3 and FAR 13.5 due to the absence of alternative sources—Proterial is the only entity with exclusive licensing rights and technical knowledge to perform the repair, as the original manufacturer is out of business—and due to an unusual and compelling urgency stemming from an unforeseen failure of mission-critical equipment that cannot tolerate schedule delays. No competitive evaluation factors, pricing details, or contract value are disclosed, and no formal payment, invoicing, or accounting data such as TAS or AAC codes are provided. The contract contains no standard FAR clauses, no packaging or marking requirements, no inspection standards beyond OEM specifications, and no mention of subcontracting, security clearances, or options. The contracting officer’s point of contact is Gabrielle Guerrero, with no designated COR, COTR, or PCO identified in the documentation.