Intent to Sole Source Atlas Copco Compressors LLC Freeze Seal Maintenance

The U.S. Navy, through the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, awarded a sole-source contract valued at $12,810.00 to Atlas Copco Compressors LLC for annual maintenance of the Portable Freeze Seal Compressed Air System (PFSCAS) at the Nuclear Regional Maintenance Detachment Point Loma in San Diego, California. The contract, issued under solicitation number N3904026P0021 and classified as an award notice, was justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) due to exclusive licensing agreements and proprietary design features that restrict service and parts to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technicians and genuine Atlas Copco components only. The work, scheduled for performance between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026, is mission-critical to reactor and personnel safety, requiring that all maintenance be executed by authorized Atlas Copco-certified personnel using factory-approved parts to ensure operational integrity and compliance with manufacturer specifications. No competitive procurement was conducted, as the system’s unique engineering precludes alternative service providers, and no small business set-asides or socioeconomic preferences were applied. The contract lacks standard FAR clause inclusions, formal evaluation factors, or detailed packaging and marking requirements, reflecting its status as a simplified acquisition under the threshold. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site in San Diego, with the U.S. Navy retaining authority to verify compliance. The contracting office in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, serves as the administrative point of contact, with Victoria MacLellan designated as the Contracting Officer and Joseph Carbone acting in a technical oversight role. Payment details, invoicing procedures, and specific accounting data such as TAS or ACRN numbers are not provided. While the Justification and Authorization document is referenced as attached, its contents remain redacted. The procurement relies entirely on the proprietary nature of the PFSCAS equipment, with no reference to MIL-STD or other military standards for packaging, preservation, or labeling, and no option periods or escalation clauses are included. The entire acquisition hinges on technical necessity, safety, and legal exclusivity rather than cost competitiveness or formal competitive processes.